Parents are busy farming

In the early days, Ye Zifen and the Hong family had never stopped exchanging letters, so they knew a little bit about each other's situation.

In addition, with the help of the three brothers Wang Chuanxing, Wang Chuanshan and Wang Chuanjia, the relationship between everyone became increasingly close.

Because of this, whenever Ye Zifen chooses a gift, she can always accurately pick out something that satisfies the other person.

However, despite knowing some of it, Mrs. Hong still hoped to hear Ye Zifen talk about her recent situation in person, as if she needed Ye Zifen to give her some kind of promise in person.

Ye Zifen has always adhered to the principle of "reporting good news but not bad news" and only picked out interesting things that happened over the years to tell Mrs. Hong.

When Mrs. Hong heard that there were so many new and interesting things to see and hear in the outside world, she couldn't help but feel delighted.

Ye Zifen smiled as she thought of the pearls she brought with her. She said cheerfully, "It just so happens that I brought some pearls with me this time! I carefully selected and bought these at the beach. Some of them are of very good quality and can be made into exquisite jewelry. As for those of slightly lower quality...just grind them into powder!"

After hearing this, the eldest lady also laughed happily and said: "That's great! We will hold a grand flower banquet in a few days, and by then we should be able to complete the processing of these pearls. ”

Her eyes were full of anticipation and joy, as if she had already seen the people attending the flower banquet wearing beautiful pearl jewelry.

Old Madam Hong was also very happy to hear this. Although she was not the kind of person who strictly abided by the rules, she had been trapped in the back house all her life after all.

For her, the most interesting time was the early years when she lived in the county town. At that time, Lu Yunduo would often tell her some interesting things about the outside world, which made her yearn for it.

But now, time flies, and she is getting old. Listening to Zifen's stories about the outside world, she couldn't help but feel pity for this child.

Mrs. Hong Da and Mrs. Hong Er listened with great interest, while the first wife got up and went to the kitchen to prepare lunch.

Now the power of the Hong family's housekeeper has fallen into her hands.

After Ye Zifen chatted with them for a while, she turned to the old lady and said: "Okay, let's not force you to stay in the back house. Let's go to the front hall to meet my grandfather, uncle and cousin!"

Ye Zifen had some worries in his heart. When he heard the old lady's words, he immediately stood up, saluted everyone, and responded with a smile: "Then I will go to the front hall to visit my grandfather, uncle and others. I will wait for a while." Then he went back to talk to his grandmother and aunts."

At this moment, a tall maid stepped out and said to Zifen with a smile: "Can I escort the fifth girl?"

Hearing her intimate tone, Ye Zifen couldn't help but look at her. After staring at her for a long time, she smiled and said, "Is this Sister Su Rui who followed Sister Chunxiang in the past? I haven't seen her for several years and I can hardly recognize her. It’s out!”

Su Rui quickly saluted and said: "Fifth girl is ridiculous! The fifth girl can recognize the slave, she must have clearly remembered the people in the house, so it shows that the fifth girl has an excellent memory. I think that back then, the slave was indeed there Sister Chunxiang served by her side and received her careful instruction. At that time, the slave was only a second-class maid with a low status, so she rarely had the opportunity to show her face in front of the girls.

"Zi Zifen smiled slightly and said softly: "Your temperament is exactly the same as that of Sister Chunxiang. They are both so smart. With you waiting by my grandmother's side, my grandmother will surely feel a lot less worried. "

After Su Rui heard this, she hurriedly blessed herself again and responded humbly: "Thank you to the fifth girl for your love, I really don't deserve it."

Madam Hong looked at everything in front of her, nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "If that's the case, then go quickly. Let Su Rui take you to the front for a walk and have a look. Just remember to come back before lunch."

Ye Zifen obeyed the order, bowed to Old Madam Hong, and then walked out with Su Rui.

As they walked along, the two chatted.

Ye Zifen asked Su Rui about the current situation of Chunxiang and other servants who originally served the old lady.

After learning that Chunxiang got rid of her slave status and married the son of a doctor who opened a pharmacy, Zifen couldn't help but sigh: "This is a good ending."

She thought to herself that although she had left the Hong family, it would be a blessing to be able to find her beloved to accompany her for the rest of her life and live a stable and peaceful life.

Thinking of this, Ye Zifen felt a surge of relief in her heart.

She said with a smile on her face: "From now on, I can be the master of the family and no longer have to be inferior to others. This is great! Grandpa Mu Ye feels sorry for them, and the arrangements made are all decisions made after careful consideration. You can rest assured in the future, Even if grandma is gone, my aunt will definitely treat you well with her personality."

Su Rui nodded and said, "It is a great blessing for us to be sold to the Hong family as a maid. The Hong family has always treated their servants well. Few people in the world can do such a good deed. As for the future, we will discuss it later. At this moment, I just want to serve the old lady wholeheartedly."

Ye Zifen nodded in agreement: "Your idea is not bad."

The two of them were walking and chatting, and before they knew it, they were in the front yard.

The Hong family attaches great importance to matters between men and women, especially the first wife, and the management is very strict, so there is a special person guarding the second gate.

Su Rui carefully took out the badge and handed it to the nanny guarding the gate.

When the nanny saw that Su Rui was actually the eldest maid in the old lady's room, her attitude immediately became more respectful.

She just glanced at the waistband handed over and let them go without hesitation.

From the moment Ye Zifen stepped into the front yard, her requirements on herself became much stricter.

She would carefully plan every step she took, not even daring to raise her head easily, let alone look around randomly.

She knew that this was the core area of ​​Hong Mansion and she must remain dignified and cautious at all times.

Finally, they arrived at the door of Old Master Hong’s study.

Su Rui stopped and turned to Ye Zifen and said softly, "Fifth Miss, we are here."

Then, she took a step forward and said to the boy guarding the study: "The fifth girl of the Ye family is here. Please go in and report."

The boy didn't know Ye Zifen, but he knew Su Rui.

He knew that Su Rui was the most capable maidservant serving Old Madam Hong. Since she was brought here personally by her, this person must be extraordinary.