old lady in red

Shi Meiyan laughed so much that Mei Xiner was speechless.

Mei Xiner had no choice but to take over Zhongfu.

But he coaxed his sister-in-law Tanchun with sweet words to share her worries.

After that, Mei Xiner changed from enjoying the spirit of romance to creating romance every night and seducing the husband.

Mei Xiner has a dream, to try to get pregnant within three months, and give her mother-in-law the housekeeping rights back.

But Shimei heard that Feng Ziying's mother took Xichun to the Guanyin Temple to pay respects to Zhusheng Empress twice.

Shi Mei told Jinshan's daughter-in-law: "In the future, I will send vegetables and fruits to the second girl's house, and I will also send one to the third girl's house, and Qingquan will also send an urn."

Although Xichun is intimate with Mrs. Zhang.

However, if Mrs. Zhang doesn't take the initiative to give it, she will never take the initiative to ask Mrs. Zhang for it.

The family does not urge the granddaughter-in-law.

But she couldn't stop her mother-in-law from hugging her grandson in a hurry.

Yuanyang interjected: "The second girl just delivered it yesterday, do you want to give the third girl a copy today?"

Shi Mei nodded: "Alright."

Now this mandarin duck is not Jin Da's youngest daughter.

Jin Da's youngest daughter married Lai Shangrong, grandson of Nanny Lai last year.

Both of them were released into slavery.

He sold a hundred acres of fertile land in the suburbs of Beijing, and bought a small house with two entrances in Nancheng.

Now there is a bookshop in Liuli Street.

Jia Xuan and Lai Shangrong's shop is on the same street, taking care of Lai Shangrong and his wife.

Jinshan's daughter-in-law works as the steward's daughter-in-law in Rongqingtang.

Jin Feng's daughter-in-law is now in charge of the Zhang family.

Now Shimei's girls are mandarin ducks, parrots, pearls, emeralds, agates, corals, glass, and silly elder sisters.

The name Amber was canceled because Tanchun was called Jia Hu.

As a grandmother, Shi Mei must of course pay attention to her granddaughter, and cannot use her granddaughter's name as a girl's name.

This year, Tanchun is sixteen and Zhizhi is thirteen.

Yang also begged Zhizhi to be exempted from the election, and the aunt and nephew began to talk about kissing.

As the daughter of the second bedroom, Tanchun still has many courtships.

However, Shi Mei requested at least to be a juren.

For Tanchun's marriage, Shimei entrusted Yuanchun and Jia Min.

The Du family and the Lin family are all Qingliu leaders and know many noble families.

Nobility like the Rong Mansion were rejected by Qinggui instead.

Yuanchun's husband, Du Jing, released Wanping county magistrate.

Du Jing's qualifications to stay in the Imperial Academy are also enough.

However, Du Jing's eldest cousin stayed in the Hanlin Academy as an editor.

Du Jing can only leave Beijing.

Wanping is in the suburbs of Beijing.

Therefore, Yuanchun lived in the ancestral house most of the time.

In fact, Yuanchun's third aunt has been in poor health.

Yuanchun's sister-in-law, because her husband's official career is not going well, she pretends to be sick every day.

Therefore, Mrs. Du Ge can only rely on Yuan Chun.

Nowadays, Yuanchun is basically responsible for the entertainment on the scene in Ge Lao Mansion.

Therefore, it was very convenient for Shi Mei to ask Yuan Chun to arrange a marriage for Tan Chun in the Du family.

However, Yuanchun had his own considerations.

She accepted Du Jing's grandmother's suggestion and wanted to introduce Tanchun to Luo Ge's grandson.

Therefore, Yuanchun specially Guining asked his grandmother for advice.

Shi Mei could tell at a glance that Yuan Chun was asking Tan Chun to marry him to win over Luo Ge Lao.

Du Ge is always the mainstay of the emperor.

Luo Ge didn't know who to favor.

Shi Mei doesn't know much about government affairs.

But he knew that Yuanchun would not be aimless.

This is a marriage with a younger sister, because he asked: "Is this Luo Ge always a centrist?"

Yuan Chun blushed, "You can't hide anything from grandma.

However, his grandson is really good.

Seventeen years old, already a scholar, now studying in the Imperial College.

Luo Ge's hometown has very strict requirements on his grandson, requiring him to at least win the middle school exam before he can get married.This is seventeen unengaged. "

Noble family, children are motivated, this meets Zhang's requirements.

Shi Mei was worried, whether the family status of Luo Ge's hometown was higher: "Is the eldest daughter-in-law or the second son's daughter-in-law?"

Yuan Chun said: "The daughter-in-law of the eldest son of the third house, his father is the magistrate in Suzhou, there are two sons in the family, this eldest son has three direct sisters on his head.

This child is called Luo Daokun, who has been studying in the south of the Yangtze River. Last year, he was admitted as a scholar, and this year he entered Beijing to study in the Imperial College. "

Shi Mei said: "It sounds good."

Yuan Chun said: "The best thing is family style. The children of the Luo family have a clean room, and they only took concubines when they were forty childless."

The third-bedroom son of Ge's hometown is actually not a high-ranking official, and the officials who are released are at most fourth-rank.

Jia Zheng is the third grade.

If it weren't for the restriction of Mingjing's background, his current achievements are enough to be qualified as a minister.

The most important thing is that Jia Zheng is the emperor's favorite minister.

In other words, he is the emperor's personal pocket.

Therefore, if the emperor wants to celebrate, he has the money to celebrate, and if he wants to buy gifts for his lover, he will not be shy.

The Supreme Emperor is also a very selfish person.

Now all the money in the Hall of Mental Cultivation Office has gone into the private treasury.

For the sake of a new dynasty and a new atmosphere, Emperor Chunzheng needed the money in the treasury to build ships and research guns, ammunition and ammunition, which was very expensive.

He needs a lot of money to accumulate his prestige.

Emperor Chunzheng didn't dare to stretch out his hand to the emperor, he gave all the country and land, even a small manufacturing office, and he didn't let it go.

Is this still a person?

Therefore, the new emperor wanted to press for debts, to measure the land, and to take back the land of meritorious service.

The meritorious fields are taken back to become Huangzhuang, and the income of Huangzhuang belongs to the new emperor.

Shi Mei went home and gave Jia Lian the name of the Luo family child, asking him to inquire about the nature of the Luo family child.

Three days later, Jia Lian called back.

Children are not very bright people.

However, Luo's tutor is very good.

There are three old brothers, I don't know if there is Tongfang.

However, there is no aunt.

There are also four grandchildren.

The house of the two married young masters is also very clean, and their studies are only average.

The eldest son and grandson became Jinshi and became officials in Yunnan and Guizhou.

Luo Daokun's second brother is 23 and is still a scholar.

Luo Daokun has a younger brother who is only ten years old this year.

Luo Daokun is considered a smarter junior at home.

August eighth.

Mrs. Du Ge posted a message to Shi Mei, saying that the crape myrtle flowers in the garden were blooming, and she invited people to enjoy the flowers.

There is also a lotus pond in Du Ge's hometown, but he is embarrassed to say that he enjoys the lotus.

Because the lotus pond in Rongfu is very famous in Kyoto.

Shi Mei took Tanchun to Du's house as a guest.

After the meeting, Shi Mei ordered Tan Chun to greet Mrs. Luo Ge.

Unexpectedly, when Mrs. Luo Ge saw Tanchun, she smiled and talked.

Tanchun actions are polite and restrained.

She has a handsome face, clear eyes, and a smile.

The voice of speaking is loud and crisp, generous and unabashed.

Mrs. Luoge liked it very much, so she pulled out a pair of white jade bracelets from her wrists and put them on for Tanchun.

Tanchun was taken aback, unable to refuse in time, he hurriedly looked at Shimei.

Shi Mei said, "Why is this so embarrassing? It's the first time we've met each other?"

Mrs. Luo Ge said: "Although it was the first time we met, I liked this child as soon as I saw him. When I saw the child smile, I felt bright in my heart, and seemed to be young all of a sudden.

Me, I can't wait to have such a hearty girl talking and laughing in front of me every day. "

Old Mrs. Du Ge looked at Shi Mei and raised her eyebrows.

Shi Mei said: "Si girl, since the Luo family's grandmother is sincere, you can accept it."

Tanchun thanked me again.

Knowing the meaning of accepting the bracelet, his face turned red immediately.

Yuan Chun came over with a smile, and pulled Tan Chun to confess to Mrs. Du Ge: "Grandmother, forgive me, my granddaughter-in-law needs fourth sister to help me with something, so my grandson-in-law will leave first."

Old Madam Du Ge laughed and said, "I don't care, I'm just afraid that your grandmother of the Luo family will be unhappy..."

Yuan Chun dragged Tan Chun to apologize to Mrs. Luo Ge.

Mrs. Luo Ge was about to talk to Shi Mei in private, so she smiled and said: "Don't listen to your grandmother's nonsense, brother Jing and daughter-in-law just go if you have something to do."

Tanchun followed his sister out of the flower hall, and couldn't help asking: "Do you know the old lady of the Luo family with the big sister?"

Yuan Chun laughed and said, "It's just for the family members of politicians to socialize.

Sister, to tell you the truth, grandma doesn’t want you to enter the palace, nor does she want you to marry into a family that is glamorous on the outside but chaotic on the inside.

This old lady of the Luo family came here to propose marriage for her grandson.His grandson is studying in the Imperial College, Baoyu should recognize him, but unfortunately he is not in the capital. "

Tanchun replied shyly, "Big sister, people didn't ask this..."

Yuan Chun smiled and said, "You didn't ask, but my sister is responsible for you, so I'll explain it to you..."

The two sisters whispered and walked away.

Old Mrs. Luo Ge approached Shi Mei here, and said with a smile: "Mrs. Rong, Ming people don't speak dark words, I heard my old sister praise you four young girls before.

I was dubious, I met today, I like it very much.What, are you willing?

It's not that I'm bragging, but my brother Kun is very good. He needs to be knowledgeable and good-looking.If you don't believe me, I'll bring someone here to see you face to face? "

Old Madam Du Ge pointed at her and smiled: "Look, how can you be like this, shouldn't I, a matchmaker, say these things?

You have said it yourself, is it too stingy to be reluctant to thank the matchmaker for money? "

Mrs. Luo Ge smiled and said to Shi Mei: "My sister likes to play tricks on me since I was a child. I have been separated for decades, and how long did it take to see each other? I thought she would let me go. I don't want to continue this virtue."

Mrs. Du Ge also said with a smile: "It's still an understatement. Who is it that is young and eloquent?"

Shi Mei could see that, regardless of whether the two men really joined forces, the two women had a very good relationship.

Mrs. Du Ge revealed the secret later.

But it turned out that when these two were young, one's father was a prefect, and the other's father was a prefect.

The father joined hands to become an official, and the two little sisters became best friends.

Later they each got married, followed their husbands as officials in three mountains and five mountains, and separated for decades.

Being neighbors again, both of them have become grandmothers.

Shi Mei is the woman, and she is satisfied, so she can't agree on the spot.

Pushed to go home to discuss.

This day, August [-]th.

Shi Meizheng discussed with Zhang's and Yang's about worshiping the Moon God this year.

After all, the children are away from home, worshiping the moon god for safety.

Clinker, Emperor Chunzheng's birth mother, Huanggui Dowager, suddenly sent eunuchs to Rongfu to summon Shimei.

To be honest, this Concubine Shi Mei had never met alone, but when Concubine De was promoted to Empress Dowager, Shi Mei followed the crowd and gave her a gift worth five hundred silver.

I haven't had any personal contact with her.

It is very strange to be summoned suddenly today.

Shi Mei went to Changchun Palace, and unexpectedly met Concubine Fu Gui.

Shi Mei greeted them one by one.

The two concubines did not dare to make things difficult.

After all, around Shi Mei's waist was the jade pendant bestowed by His Majesty.

Concubine De talked a lot, and finally got to the point, talking about the children of Rongfu.

Shi Mei immediately became sensitive. Could it be that Concubine De wants to marry someone?

Concubine De talked about her natal nephew.

Shimei of Wu's family knew that she was in charge of Jiaofang Secretary.

The official is not big, but the power is great, and it may rise in the future.

However, this kind of empress and concubine family is mostly grand in appearance, but empty inside.

Shi Mei, a child of the Wu family, knew something about it.

Since the fourth prince came to be favored, he has arranged official positions for his uncles and cousins, some of them are knife and pen officials in the six departments, some are fast catchers in the Yamen, and some are paid by the army.

Having said that, there is no one who has become a talent by studying.Just like the Rongning Second Mansion in the past, it relied on the rewards from the empress and the prince in the palace.

How much can the empress and the prince take care of?

Shi Meihui ordered Bai Jintang to send evidence to the Wu family.

That was to help His Majesty today, to sell favors.Debt collection is good for the country.

But he would not send his granddaughter to help the poor.

Shi Mei said with a smile: "Thank you, Madam, for your love, the two children have agreed to marry each other."

Concubine De's expression froze.

She didn't expect Mrs. Rong to be so ungrateful that she dared not obey her.

According to the general drama, Shi Mei should say that she is not engaged yet, and then ask the empress if she has a good introduction.

In this way, Concubine Fu can propose marriage for the Wu family.

Now Shi Mei said something back to her.

Concubine De didn't know what to say next.

She really didn't dare to confront Shi Mei.

Shi Mei had a jade pendant bestowed by the emperor, if she could not do it well, she ran to the emperor and cried.

Concubine De lost her face.

After Shi Mei left, Concubine De was still angry when she smashed a set of porcelain, and beat up another court lady who was slow in sweeping.

After Shi Mei returned home, she immediately sent a message to Jia Zheng.

Today's Rong Mansion absolutely cannot be engaged to the Wu family.

One is that the Wu family can't fill the hole.

The second is that Jia Zheng can only keep up with the emperor.

Furthermore, the Rong Mansion and the Du family are negotiating marriage

On August [-]th, Du Ge was a matchmaker, and Tanchun and Luo Daokun exchanged grass posts, exchanged Geng posts, and established a marriage alliance.