The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

After this day, Mrs. Chen really entrusted all the power of the housekeeper of You Mansion to the eldest girl, and in front of everyone, asked the daughter-in-law in charge of the family to help the eldest girl more, and don't bully the eldest girl because she is young and shy, and act double-faced. Standing on the shore.If someone dares to disrespect the girl because of his decency, let her know, and he will never forgive him lightly.

Most of these daughters-in-law in charge have experienced Chen's methods and have long been convinced by Qian Shu. Now that they have received Chen's orders, they are naturally obedient, and they all agree with lowered eyebrows and restrained eyes.Seeing everyone's obedient and honest appearance with their hands tied, Chen was very satisfied.But he smiled and said to the eldest girl: "Don't look at the beauty they promised at this moment. If you are gullible, you will suffer a loss when you keep it. You have to be awake. Think more about everything and weigh it in your heart. You're an honest person, don't let them fool you with a few words, and even count the money for them when you're sold."

The eldest girl listened to the interesting words, and she lowered her head and pursed her lips in joy.When the housekeeper's daughter-in-law saw her, she also laughed and joked, "Madam's remark is to the detriment of old slaves. Madam's wisdom and prowess are unknown to everyone in the entire capital. It's the high-ranking officials in the court." We are going to take a step back, who are we on the cards, how dare we lie in front of the wife, don’t we mean that the old birthday star hanged himself, and thinks his life is too long.”

Before he could finish a sentence, the audience burst into laughter.Mrs. Chen couldn't help laughing, and said in her mouth: "Don't say such flattering words to coax me. You usually don't see anyone in your eyes, and you have a strong mind, don't I know? But if I stumble even a little bit, I'm afraid I will be eaten by you. Now that I am heavy and lack of energy, I have to entrust the eldest girl to take charge of the house. I am afraid that some of you will not make any moths by relying on yourself as the old man in the house. I can remind you You guys, it's the year of the year, this year is the year of national filial piety, and the master is an official, what rules should be followed in the house, the eldest girl is the daughter of the boudoir, I don't understand for a while, you are all old It’s nothing. If it’s because of this omission, causing trouble for the master, or making outsiders laugh at our Youfu’s ignorance of the rules, I’m the only one asking!”

Mrs. Chen's words were resounding, and the housekeepers and daughters-in-law heard it, and quickly agreed.Inside, there were a few daughters-in-law that the Chen family relied on when they were in charge of the family, and said with a smile: "Madam is kind and motherly, and we all know it. It's just because the eldest girl is getting older, and she should also experience some housekeeping Let the outsiders take a look at the manners and character of our You family girl. Since it is the wife's kindness, the old slaves will definitely obey. The wife can just rest assured."

After hearing this, Mrs. Chen smiled more and more satisfied.Then he pointed to the eldest girl and said, "Since you are going to be the housekeeper and director, if you have anything to warn, just tell them clearly."

When the eldest girl heard this, she hurriedly got up and smiled apologetically, "Madam has already said very well, I don't have anything to say."

Seeing that the elder girl was so weak and shy, Mrs. Chen couldn't help but look down, and said, "What I said is what I said. Now I ask you to say it."

The eldest girl was startled when she heard the words, she stood there at a loss, not knowing what to do.

Seeing this, Mrs. Chen couldn't help but sigh slightly.He softened his face and said softly: "Now everyone is here, and from tomorrow onwards, they will obey your orders. You can just say something casually."

The eldest girl thought for a while, then she imitated the appearance of Chen's usual housekeeper and said with a smile: "My wife is heavy now, and she loves me when I am old, so I should learn some knowledge about housekeepers and directors. Entrust the matter to me. As a daughter, I must first be filial to my wife, and second, I must not disappoint my wife's expectations. From tomorrow onwards, I will take over the job of housekeeper. Our You family is a well-behaved family. There are old rules and regulations on how to do things as a servant. I am a director at first glance, so naturally I have done something incomplete. If there is something wrong, please tell the nuns clearly. I will correct it when I know it. If you bully me because of it I'm young and ignorant, so I hide from the sidelines and watch my jokes, and I don't want to argue with you, just tell my wife, and ask my wife to make the decision for me."

All the housekeepers and daughters-in-law listened and had no choice but to bow.

The eldest girl didn't know how she was doing, so she could only look at Mrs. Chen anxiously.

Chen shi first waved his hand, motioning for everyone to back down.When only she, the eldest girl and a few maidservants were left in the room, she just said: "I understand the meaning. It's just too soft. If there are really cunning slaves inside, I'm afraid I will look down on you even more." gone."

Seeing this, the eldest girl lowered her head and said in shame: "I didn't care about the family, and what I said was not good, I disappointed my wife."

After hearing this, Mrs. Chen waved her hands and smiled, "That's not a problem. No one is born to be a housekeeper, it's all through experience. You are still young now, and you have never experienced such things. Some timidity is also normal. It will get better with time."

As he spoke, he got up.Seeing this, the eldest girl hurried forward to help her.Mrs. Chen pointed to Chunlan and Qiuju and said: "I am usually housekeeper, and they are the two who help me. Now I will order Chunlan to assist you in managing the housekeeper, and order Qiuju to take care of the silver plate and silver bottle by your side. The two of them I grew up with you since I was a child, and they are all loyal and unambiguous. I think they are all very good. If you go out in the future, they will also marry you. It is not good if you only have loyalty but no means. gone."

After hearing these words, the eldest girl knew that Mrs. Chen had taken care of everything for her, so she didn't need to worry about it.Thinking of Mrs. Chen's dedication to organizing her dowry last year, she is even more grateful.Because she thought she was her biological mother, it was nothing more than that.Without realizing it, I thanked him with tears in my eyes.

Seeing the appearance of the eldest girl, Mrs. Chen felt a little embarrassed.He hurriedly took the eldest girl into his arms, stretched out his hand and patted the eldest girl's back, and said in his mouth: "It's fine, why are you crying? Stop crying, be careful, it's cold outside, the wind is blowing your face. It's time to yell tomorrow It hurts."

After all, he ordered the little girl to scoop up water to clean the face and make up for the big girl.

At that moment, the eldest girl had finished dressing, and seeing that there was no one else in the room, she held Mrs. Chen's hand and said, "Because I have been a girl since I was a child, the old ladies and masters don't like me very much. Although my mother loves me, she also loves me." Like me, I also have a doughy temperament. Sometimes I would complain why I am not a kid. Later, my mother passed away, and no one cared about me at home. I am not afraid of my wife’s jokes. When Aunt Lan was in charge of the house, I couldn’t even eat enough I also had times. Only when my wife came in, did I enjoy a good life for a few years. Food and clothing are an example of a daughter-in-law, and my wife treats me as much as her own daughter. I am not a wooden person. I am grateful to my wife. It’s just that I can’t say it out of my mouth. If my wife doesn’t dislike it, I will only call my wife’s mother from now on.”

After finishing speaking, the eldest girl cried again, because she knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Mrs. Chen: "Mother."

Mrs. Chen never thought that the eldest girl would make such a move, and she was so busy helping the eldest girl to get up.It's just that he is too heavy to move, so he ordered Chunlan Qiuju to help the eldest girl up.He hugged the crying girl and said: "Good girl, I also know your heart. Don't cry, your blessings are great, and you are the wife of the Duke, and you will only get better in the future. Those who have black hearts and rotten livers and lungs will die."

When Mrs. Chen said this, she didn't know whether she was referring to Aunt Lan or someone else.Sitting next to him with the eldest girl in his arms, he said with a smile: "I have sent He Cai's family to send his son to inquire about the Rongning Second Mansion. You know the reputation of these two mansions, Although he is very prestigious in Chang'an City, he is notoriously unruly. But don't worry, our soldiers will come to cover up the water and earth. Even if their family is a family of officials, your uncle is still a bit respectable in front of the prince. With you Uncle supports you, and you must not let them bully you."

The eldest girl knew that the uncle Chen's talking about was not her own uncle, but Chen's own brother Chen Gui.Even though the elder girl is the daughter of the inner house, she has heard about Chen Gui's formidable and tactful nature because of the in-law relationship between the two families.Besides, from the old lady's nagging, the eldest girl also knew that Uncle Chen was the most protective person.If Mrs. Chen came forward and asked him to pay her, that Uncle Chen would not object.So after hearing Chen's words, the eldest girl felt more at ease.

It was late, when You Ziyu came to the court, and when the whole family had dinner, she was surprised to find that the eldest girl kept claiming that Mrs. Chen was her mother and served her attentively. It's a lot more casual, just like treating the second sister and the third sister.You Ziyu was very puzzled in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He didn't ask Chen's reason until he went to bed at night.

Chen shi then explained the events during the day in detail.After You Ziyu heard this, he was silent for a long time without saying a word.In the end, he just let out a long sigh, put his arms around Chen and said: "Madam is really a good wife and mother. Compared with Madam, I, as a father, feel ashamed."

After hearing this, Mrs. Chen smiled and said, "A man can just worry about the outside world. I'm the one who cares about the house."

Seeing how virtuous Chen is, You Ziyu felt even more satisfied.

Only Mrs. You didn't like Chen's being too close to the eldest girl, so she whispered a few words behind her back, saying that Chen was tricky and slippery, and would cook with a hot stove, and she called the eldest girl a wolf-hearted dog.Helplessly, the eldest girl turned a deaf ear to it, and Mrs. You still hoped that the eldest girl would take care of her mother's family after marrying into Ningguo Mansion, so she didn't dare to offend her too much, so she had to let it go.

A few days later, He Cai's youngest son, He Wangsheng, was introduced by someone and made friends with a man named Leng Zixing who sold antiques in the capital. ——Zhou Rui's son-in-law.He has always had a wide range of friends, likes to show off his knowledge, and is also greedy for drinking. After a few drinks, he can talk about everything.For example, the inner house of Ningrong Second Mansion is private, and he has said a lot in one mouth.

He Wangsheng had a heavy responsibility, seeing this scene, he just invited everyone to have a few drinks, and then pryed into the private affairs of the two houses.