Wealth and glory seek stability

Mother Xing is very efficient and gave Jian Xi the list.

In the afternoon, all the carriages in the general's mansion were dispatched, and all the New Year gifts were in place.

Lei Zi had lived with Jian Xi for a few years and had some savings, so he bought a house in the capital to accommodate his entire family.

When Qi Shichang returned home, no one was at home.

He went out to a restaurant for a meal and then rested at home.

In the end, instead of waiting for his family, he received New Year gifts from people in the general's mansion.

Because their entire family worked for Jian Xi, they received the most gifts.

Qi Shichang helped the servant who was delivering things to the general's mansion to unload the goods.

"Brother, are these things only given to our family?"

Seeing that Qi Shichang was not arrogant at all, the servant said kindly, "No, it was all ordered by Mother Xing. There are so many piles of them in the inner courtyard. I am giving them to your family and others as well."

Qi Shichang said he understood and gave the servant some change as a reward.

The servant naturally liked it and said, "Thank you for the reward, sir."

In the evening, Lei Zi, Qi Shizhao and Qi's parents came back and saw things in the yard.

"Where did this come from?"

"Could it be that Changzi bought it?"

"Mom, how can my third brother have so much money to buy these good things? Look, there is ginseng in it!"

"It should be a holiday gift from the master." Lei Zi knows Jian Xi best.

Qi Shichang followed the sound and walked into the yard.

"Changzi!"

"Dad, Mom, I'm back. These were sent by the master, who said we don't need to return the gifts."

Qi's father and mother were both honest farmers. It was their first time seeing such a grand scene, and they all looked at their eldest son.

Lei Zi made the decision, "Then just bear with it and move into the house."

The benefits of Qi Shichang's daily exercise were reflected as he moved in again and again.

"Wow! Third brother has made great progress." Qi Shizhao teased.

Qi Shichang replied: "Second brother, it's my master who forced me to practice martial arts every day. During the years I was in Pingjiang Prefecture, I did horse stance every day, but it was hard." His tone sounded a little aggrieved.

Lei Zi scolded him: "Don't be so ungrateful. If it weren't for my face, you wouldn't have gotten this good job. If you have any objections, let Zhao Zi go next time."

Qi Shizhao raised his eyebrows, "Okay! I just want to go to Pingjiang Prefecture to have some fun."

Qi Shichang was obviously anxious, "Second brother is the worst, who said I have a problem with it? I will go again next year."

Seeing Qi Shichang moving very hard, Lei Zi simply sat on the stool.

"Dad, I told you to buy some servants for the family, but you refused to let me. Now there are some jobs that need to be done by myself. Our family is not too poor to afford maids now."

"Your mother and I are both poor, so we're used to it. It's okay to help out in the rice shop during the day, but I always feel uncomfortable when I come home at night with other people around."

"Yes, you don't have to worry about us. But you, Lei'er, you are almost twenty years old, and you still don't have a plan for your lifelong event. Your father and I are in good health now. If you get married soon, we still want to have grandchildren."

Lei Zi thought of the girl in his memory and shook his head, "Mom, I'm not in a hurry. I just want to run the shop well and repay my master for his kindness."

He was very glad that he believed in Jian Xi without hesitation, which enabled him to have such a good life today.

.....

Jian Xi was lying on the bed reading the storybook that Zi Cui had bought.

With someone taking care of her food, clothing, housing and transportation all day long, she feels like she is almost unable to take care of herself.

The storybooks that are popular in Beijing recently are quite interesting.

Watch and watch.

I found several styles that stand out -

The overbearing prince fell in love with me, the cold emperor's sweet wife, marriage first, love later: the regent's beloved...

If the time didn't match, she would really think this was modern times.

I didn’t expect the ancients to have such advanced thinking.

Now she doesn't have to risk being exposed by writing books to make money, it's nice to just watch it for fun.

After two days of boring days, Jian Xi received an invitation from the lady of Wu'an Palace.

Since she came to the general's mansion, Xia has rarely contacted her.

She also understands the reason.

Emperor Xuanyuan prohibited collusion between civil and military officials in the court. As a new noble and favorite, Shen Nanxing's association with old-school aristocrats like the Wu'an Palace would attract gossip.

Jian Xi thought for a moment and decided to go see Xia.

After all, she has lived peacefully under the protection of the Xia family for so many years, so it is reasonable for her to go and see him.

She chose a scarlet jacket embroidered with plum blossoms and put on a sable cloak.

"Mother Xing, tell them to prepare the car. I need to go to the Wu'an Palace. Xiaoshuang and Zicui will accompany me."

"Yes."

Yulan learned the skill of combing hair from Mother Xing. With her two deft little hands, she combed a beautiful bun.

"Girl, how about wearing this plum blossom hairpin?"

Jian Xi's jewelry box is filled with all kinds of jewelry, hairpins and rings. She doesn't like to wear them when she is at home because she thinks they are trivial.

After finally getting out, Yu Lan used her best housekeeping skills and vowed to dress Jian Xi up nicely.

But Jian Xi's mind was not on the hairpin at all, "It's up to you."

Yu Lan put on a hairpin, picked out a jeweled headband and a pair of slender silver chain earrings.

Just as she was gesturing with a necklace, Jian Xi quickly stopped her, "Enough!" If there are any more, they will become walking jewelry pendants.

She took out a pair of bracelets Xia had given her and put them on. "It's good like this. Any more would be tacky."

In the mirror, the beauty is adorned with jewels and bright red makeup, which complements the hairpins in her hair. The headband on her forehead is the finishing touch. She is a stunning beauty even without any makeup.

Fangcao held a square box and asked, "Miss, do you want to apply powder?"

Jian Xi thought about it and decided that it would be more polite to put on some light makeup. "Give it to me." Based on her previous experience, Jian Xi applied a light layer of powder.

The good thing about being young is that you don’t have any pores on your face.

Dissolve rouge with water and apply lightly on cheeks and lips.

Brightens your complexion instantly.

Jian Xi stood up and turned around, "How is it?"

Yu Lan looked at the fruits of her labor with great satisfaction, "You are so beautiful, this outfit is much better than the plain clothes that are popular in the capital."

Jian Xi lifted the hem of her skirt and shook her aching neck. "That's right, little girls should look radiant like this. You should also dress brightly. It makes me happy to see you."

What was said casually was taken to heart by several people.

It turns out that the master likes bright colors.

"Miss, the carriage is ready." As soon as Mother Xing entered the room, she was startled by Jian Xi.

She is considered to be well-informed. Jane Xi's dressing is no different from that of the ladies in the palace.

"Okay, then I'm leaving."

Xiaoshuang and Zicui followed Jian Xi consciously.

Mother Xing suddenly remembered something and started searching the house. "Girl, wait a minute."

She took out a pink veil hat and walked hurriedly to Jian Xi's side, "You must wear this veil hat well. It's different when you go out. You still have to be careful. Zi Cui, you should worry about these little things for the girl when you go out in the future." Young ladies from aristocratic families never show their faces in public.

Besides, the girl's looks are so attractive when she dresses up.

Zi Cui took the veil, carefully avoided the jewelry on Jian Xi's head, put it on gently, and tied the ribbon.

"Yes, I understand."