Hongwen gritted her teeth, crossed her feet, put her ears on the window, and listened to the lady in the room say, "Whether our mother's words are inadvertent, don't worry about it for the time being. I want to say that in your life, from martial arts to outstanding, Emperor Meng Xian was simply promoted, and he was promoted from a military general to a governor, and he had no other strengths, only the upper level did not bully the king, and the lower level could be considerate of the military and the people. Among them, I deeply admire the loyalty to the country, but I can be considerate of people's feelings, and I think it may not be. ”

Mu Ang laughed and said, "What do you mean by this?" Inexplicably launched a big discussion. Well, as you say, I would like to ask why I can't be considerate?"

Du Qianqian smiled slightly and said: "Anyone who can be considerate of people's feelings, must handle everything meticulously, self-cultivation and family rule the world, up to princes and princesses, down to women and servants, everything can be extremely considerate, so I want to persuade you to accept Hongwen, this is considerate of people."

I don't think you have three concubines and four concubines in front of you, Zhenqing is old, Aunt Shen gave birth to a son, three hundred and sixty days a year, although she is willing, but since she gave birth to Sen'er, she wants to be a man, I hope you can lift up. So you have to arrange someone to serve you, right? If you call the girls instead, the young ones are not sensible, and the big ones are inconvenient, and outsiders look at them, aren't the girls around us like a group of concubines? So who can afford them inside and outside the family? Therefore, I advise you to accept Hongwen, just for the sake of the right name. Only when you do this can you see that you are truly considerate. ”

Du Qianqian's words are by no means untargeted, in ancient times, all serious people, whether it was when he was a young master or after getting married, his personal life privacy would not be pretended to irrelevant people, even if there were groups of maids around him, the most private place should be taken care of by the closest people, after all, no one wants to promote their bad habits, such as wetting the bed, playing drunk, talking in sleep, hooking up with girls and other shameful things are well known.

After becoming a parent, these things will naturally be handed over to his wife to deal with, and of course the main room of a large family will not give you the job of a maid, and she still needs someone to serve her. Therefore, the privacy matters will either continue to be handed over to the original few people, or handed over to the new roommate.

For example, in ancient times, most of the male and female hosts had sex with their own people to deal with the aftermath, and even joined one of them. Or when the hostess comes to menstruation and is pregnant, it is logical that they must be replaced to solve the physiological needs of the male host.

All of this undoubtedly involves the issue of reputation, and you can't use others for a lifetime, right? I have to give the title of a concubine. All in all, being a concubine is still half a slave, and the main task is to take care of the male master's Yiqiē, which can no longer be handed over to other maids, and also needs to help the hostess share the housework and help give birth to children.

In ancient times, large families, there were wives and concubines who paid attention to the rules in front of their mother-in-law, and the concubines also had similar rules.

Of course, the internal situation of each family is different, but this attention is objective, even if the concubine has already given birth to children, the so-called wife and concubine serve their husbands, which is justified.

In fact, you can serve the male master diligently all year round, most concubines will not complain, but it is a good thing, and it means that you don't have to serve it. However, there are also many concubines who do not want to be like this, and like to be served by others, and everything varies from person to person.

And Du Qianqian's words contain a clear meaning, that is, the desire of all concubines is second only to the ultimate ambition.

The ultimate ambition is generally unlikely, it is to become a real main room, how to say the second ambition, it is difficult to say that it is difficult, and it is indeed not difficult to say that it is not difficult.

When Mu Ang heard his wife say that Aunt Shen wanted to become an adult, he instantly understood.

It turned out that Aunt Shen hoped that he could go to the court, and asked the court to reward him with a five-grade seal on the grounds that the concubine had a child and allowed him to give it a gift, so as to be a partial lady recognized by the state.

This couldn't help but make him feel embarrassed, even his brother-in-law couldn't do this kind of thing, because the practice of the imperial court was one quota, and the exception was two, and any more would be too unreasonable.

Xu Hao really can't do it, the least credit for being awarded is to give birth to a son, and the most basic bottom line is to be innocent, that is, he can't be a slave. Moreover, if there is no special reason, such as those who have been in the cold kiln for 18 years, who will single-handedly provoke internal conflicts in the family if they are sick?

Mu Lanxiang, who had been sitting and listening, finally understood her mother's intentions, Aunt Shen was a very good person, and she got along very well, so she said with help: "It turned out that it was not for Hongwen, but all for my aunt." Dad, my aunt has been here for a few years, and everyone in the family praises her as virtuous, and now she has added a brother, and she is also very thoughtful to our brothers and sisters. You just asked for a seal, and it should be avoided from serving, and it is not too much. ”

If his wife said it, even his favorite daughter said the same, Mu Ang frowned and paced around the room, feeling really embarrassed.

First, I can't live with Zhenqing, who has been with her for the longest time, even if she knows that she is not qualified, but the woman is careful, can she not be jealous, envious and hateful?

Second, this is a hornet's nest? My brothers-in-law and brothers didn't do this, but I did it, how can I show that I am affectionate and righteous? I'm afraid that this move will soon set off a storm of eyes of the major giants, as the culprit, can you afford it?

He didn't dare to face the anger of his brothers when he killed Mu Ang, and the woman's comparison was too terrible.

Therefore, he wandered for a long time, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Although your words are reasonable, but I don't think it's appropriate, ask Hongwen to serve me, outsiders don't know what to do, and he can't help but laugh, why should I bother?" As for asking my aunt for a seal, I will go to ask the Queen Mother for a verbal decree, and we will talk about it later. I know that you are considerate of her years of hard work, and you are worried that I will not be served. All right! From this day forward, I don't want anyone to serve me, can't I?"

After speaking, Mu Ang walked away angrily, probably forced by his wife and daughter.

Mu Lanxiang suddenly regretted it and said: "My father has become more and more stubborn over the years, he said no, how can he insist on refusing to change his words, and don't want people to serve, so how can he do it?"

"You believe him?" Du Qianqian didn't take it seriously at all, and sneered: "You didn't see him speak sharply at first, it was really not good at that time." But later, after the persuasion of our girls, didn't he groan? This means that he can already be accommodating in his heart, but he can't turn his lips for a while, and he is embarrassed to say okay. Your father's life is a parallel thing, my mother has already tried it repeatedly, I don't believe you continue to see, I will ask someone to clean up the house tomorrow, choose an auspicious day, and collect Hongwen into the room for him, he is sure that he is not as decisive as today. ”

"Mother, you are so generous."

Mu Lanxiang smiled heartily and bitterly, although she was influenced by Xu Hao's thoughts, it was a pity that the wife and concubine were undoubtedly Xu Hao's shortcomings, and she never preached the theory of monogamy with them.

Coupled with the environment in which you live, it is certain that you will not open the forest, but you must learn to accept the reality, which is the price of growth.

Hongwen outside is already full of joy, and she has no more ambition than this, what is a mere flower farmer? Women often don't change their minds, and if they change their minds, they can't pull back a hundred cows.

At this time, Aunt Shen walked in and asked about the outcome of this matter, and Du Qianqian explained it to her tactfully.

Aunt Shen looked very happy, although it was a pity that she had not been officially sealed, but the master's recognition was enough to make her happy.

Because the Mu family does not have concubines competing for favor with each other, she has served Mu Ang for ten years since she has a son, and her psychological balance has been tilted, and she has long wanted to teach her son to become a talent, and then be a decent and relaxed aunt, unlike now thinking about what the master wants to wear and eat, and the whole person is flawless.

Aunt Shen said with a smile: "Last night, I was still testing the master's tone, but he said no categorically, and asked me if I didn't want to take care of him?" Oops, I couldn't get angry for a while, and I bumped into him twice, guilty of sin!"

Having said that, Aunt Shen smiled again: "I didn't expect that as soon as my wife said it this morning, he would be indispensable." Later in the evening I will ask him, is it only to me? In fact, persuaded her to accept Hongwen, am I a little jealous? I really saw the wrong person. ”

"Auntie, don't be too happy." Mu Lanxiang's expression seemed to mean something, "I thought that with a stand-in, I could breathe a sigh of relief, and when my father blindly spoiled Hongwen in the future and ignored my aunt, my aunt would be ready to be angry in her belly." ”

Du Qianqian smiled at this, and said in her heart that the old lady is not for you, Hongwen is indeed a good helper, but she is also restless, worried that she will go to Xufu with you to stir up the wind and rain and annoy people, so it is better to stay by my side and watch and rest assured.

"Hey!" Aunt Shen smiled nonchalantly: "I've been here for so many years, and the girl still doesn't know who I am?" Even if the master ignores me, I can't be angry, as long as my wife takes care of me. It's not like my wife will ignore me, right? Besides, there are girls who can't say justice for me?"

"You." Du Qianqian laughed when she said it.

Soon the news spread to the prefectures, Mu Ningxue and others were surprised by this, and it was probably reasonable, because Hongwen's status was too special, she followed Du Qianqian when she was six or seven years old, smart and clever and able to speak, no less than her own daughter.

A corn garden.

Xu Yu found that Sister Ling Xia and Aunt Cuiliu had a close relationship these days, and today in Zhu Mingzhi's study, Chun Yan pointed to the landscape painting hanging on the wall and said: "This is left by Miss Gu that year, and there is a poem inscribed by Miss Gu herself." Our Highness, oh, our girls are very fond of it. ”

Xu Cuiliu took a closer look, it was the "Smoke and Rain" ink painting of Mi Xiangyang in the Song Dynasty, the trees and bamboo forests were painted on rainy days, and there was a poem inscribed by Miss Gu in the empty space.

"Why do you talk about this painting?" Xu Cuiliu asked while looking at it.

Chunyan pointed at Mu Lingxia and said with a smile: "In the past two days, I have found that Miss Xia is a little similar to Miss Gu who encountered an accident, and the more I look at it, the more familiar I feel." It's a pity that everyone was still young at that time, and they can't remember it clearly. ”

"Really?" Xu Yu was very surprised, and smiled at Mu Lingxia: "Then I have to look at my sister a few more times, I have admired Miss Gu for a long time."

Mu Lingxia smiled faintly and didn't speak. Xu Cuiliu said: "There are many people like it, not to mention that they are all beautiful, cute and talented Jiangnan daughters."

After speaking, Xu Cuiliu looked at the painting and said: "I still spend a few autumns in my dreams, and I am sad in the Chongyang years; But blame tonight for being sad, more pathos and heartbreaking. ”

Xu Yu sighed: "Miss Gu wrote this poem back then, and I don't know how many tears I shed. Alas!"

Xu Cuiliu said with a smile: "I don't know if the girl's tears have fallen, our Yu'er read this poem, and I'm afraid the tears shed are enough to brush the dishes and pots."

"Hey, hey." Xu Yu scratched his head embarrassedly, obviously being right, the girls laughed when they saw this, but Mu Lingxia didn't react.

Suddenly, Mu Lingxia asked, "Is there a poem by the second brother?" Why don't you hang up here?"

"Yes, why not." Chunyan replied, "It's all on the wall in the inner room." ”

Mu Lingxia said: "Then let me go and watch it, where?"

Chunyan said, "Here, girl, please."

Xu Yu watched them walk in, and said helplessly: "What's so beautiful about my poems?"

He felt embarrassed, so he didn't follow up, and after thinking about it, he just went out for a spin.

The inner room is Zhu Mingzhi's small study, the area is not large, only a few people such as Xu Yu have come on weekdays, whether it is Xu Cuiliu or Mu Caichun sisters, they are all visiting for the first time.

The house was full of fragrant mist, the screen windows were opened, and a thick tent was placed. On the north side is a warm kang, and there is a scripture case in front of the window, and at a glance you will know that it is used by cats in winter.

The walls are full of calligraphy and paintings by Zhu Mingzhi and Xu Yu, and after Mu Lingxia came in, he stared at a poem in front of him and read: "Red wine is drunk, flowers dust off my clothes, send Yi to the east immortal, and the green finch is tired of swimming."

Mu Caichun was not interested in the calligraphy and painting on the wall, and saw that there was a fan on the kang, which seemed to be painted by Xu Yu.

The painting below is the plain scenery of the water town, although there is some paint, but garcinia cambogia, patchouli, ochre, etc. There's nothing out of the ordinary.

Probably the second brother was absent-minded at that time, Mu Caichun thought about it, and saw that it was recorded above: "On a spring day in Yichou, the owner of a corn garden painted in the south window of the west of the Flower Pavilion."

At this time, Xu Cuiliu looked around and nodded: "It's still Mingzhi's delicate pen and ink, ingenious everywhere, quite everyone's style, but Yu'er didn't disappoint me."

Chunyan smiled: "Who doesn't know that the second master was trained by his aunt and grandmother, and his aunt and grandmother are everyone."

"Huh." Xu Cuiliu smiled and said: "Don't dare to be, his mother is the real everyone, and Aunt Miaojin, but it's a pity that as daughters, most of the poems and paintings of the year were burned and dedicated to the flower god Niangniang."

Mu Caichun said admiringly: "Then why don't you ask my aunt to leave a few words on this painting?" The right to be commemorated. ”

"It's fine." Xu Cuiliu nodded happily, already moved by Shixing.

Mu Lingxia had the heart to see the demeanor of the elders, and she was also happy to help grind. Later, the big guy looked at Xu Cuiliu calmly, saw that she first figured out the artistic conception of the fan painting, thought about it for a while, and wrote the inscription.

The forests of Jiangcun are late and bleak, and the water is far away.

The lonely geese flying south are on the edge of the sky, and the smoke and moon are hazy and reflecting the bridge.

Then he wrote in the next paragraph: "In early April, I returned to Jinling in the summer, and occasionally came to Mingzhi's study to play, accompanied by my niece, and watched calligraphy and painting. People go to the piano to stay, the beauties are safe, talk about the book numbers, a little bit of ambition, I hope you wait for the golden wind and jade dew to meet, morning and twilight. Gu Cui Liu question. ”

At the same time, Xu Yu found that the flower farmer was sitting alone outside the garden gate, with a melancholy and miserable face, and there seemed to be tears on his face.

Xu Yu sighed faintly, he already knew about Hongwen. Last month, the flower farmer also asked him if he could get married, and then reward him with the compatible Hongwen.

Who knew that the matter had not yet been written, and before he could ask Hongwen, in the blink of an eye, he was about to become the future father-in-law.

Not to mention the flower farmers, even when I see Hongwen who plays and laughs together in the future, and has no scruples, I have to treat it respectfully as an elder, in vain? (To be continued......)