The housekeeper saw that there was no one else in the house and the girls outside were far away, so he lowered his voice and replied: "After the eldest grandma went, the Marquis thought that the Zeng family was old, so he asked the mother and daughter to live there and make plans when Mr. Zeng came to Beijing. The Zeng family would tell the marriage to the two ladies of the Zeng family, but the Marquis would come forward and talk about the marriage of the Yunnan Provincial Administration. Although he was a concubine, he also had fame. The Marquis said that he had met Mr. Luo, who was a good young man. Mrs. Zeng had to make a reservation for the third lady of the Zeng family. But somehow, Miss Zeng was very gentle, but after hearing this marriage, she ran to the Zeng family and knelt down and said she wanted to become a monk."

Mrs. Qi Er and Mrs. Qi looked at each other, "So she is going to become a monk?"

"That's it." The housekeeper's wife nodded, "When our sister Bao heard this, she said that there was a Jixiang Temple outside the city, which was entitled to the Marquis' Mansion, and she could send the third lady of the Zeng family. The lady Zeng family cried. Sister Bao said that if she couldn't wait, she could immediately call the master and slaughter the third lady of the Zeng family. If she couldn't wait, she would cut her hair. The third lady Zeng family fainted. The Marquis came home from the court and learned about this, saying that the young girl became a monk for no reason. It was very ugly. The third lady woke up and saw the Marquis, and told Mrs. Zeng and the Marquis..."

The housekeeper said this, glanced out again, confirmed that there was no one at the door, and then continued: "She said that before her death, the eldest grandmother promised her to the Marquis and asked her to take care of Bao Ge'er. She had one daughter and no longer married her husband, and for the sake of the Zeng family's reputation, she would rather become a monk."

Mrs. Qi Er was stunned.

Second Grandma Qi burst out laughing, "What a strong woman, it turns out that she has this intention. Just send her to marry, are you afraid that she will not seek death?"

"The Zeng family's wife doesn't think so, and instead praises the third lady of the Zeng family as a good example. The marriage has been decided there and it is difficult to retire, so she has to let the second lady of the Zeng family marry him."

"Yes, she had originally made this idea and asked the Zeng family and Fang family to continue this marriage. Could it be that the mother and daughter were acting for the Marquis to show the Marquis? Force the Marquis to accept the third lady of the Zeng family?" said the Second Grandma Qi.

"What did the marquis say?" asked Mrs. Qi Er.

"The Marquis is the most soft-hearted. The third lady of the Zeng family is so delicate and weak. When she cries, it is really pitiful. The Marquis didn't say anything." said the wife in charge.

"Mrs. Zeng's family did such a thing, and it was just this intention. She had already decided on that family." Mrs. Qi Er didn't say who was, but pointed to the west, "When they came to this family, what's the matter? Could it be that her daughter wanted to stay and be a concubine?" Mrs. Qi Er frowned.

"I think that girl is a very kind-hearted girl. I'm afraid she wants to stay first and find opportunities later. The Marquis is soft-hearted and cares about the relationship between husband and wife. She just needs to arrange a house for them to live in. What kind of decent wife is a decent person? She has been an official in a remote place for several years. She has learned the habit of a local rich man and is full of ignorance. If she really wants to get into the house and play with them, there will be no peace in the future. After all, the Marquis was forced to make a marriage, but it is not just for them to cover up their embarrassment. They are stuck on their bodies at this time and cannot get rid of them." Second Grandma Qi said angrily.

"The third family has gone to work outside the office. It is not a big deal if there is no mistress in the Marquis's house. Sister Bao is good in everything, but she is too young and the official brother is even more worried." Mrs. Qi Er twisted the Buddhist beads in her hand and said slowly.

"My sister is very decent now, but it's really distressing. She also manages housework, takes care of her younger brother, and has to be careful of those who have ghosts in her heart. Although she has a help from slaves, it's really hard."

Mrs. Qi Er was about to speak when someone in the yard whispered loudly: "Grandma Fourth and several girls are here!"

Xun Qingran and Qi Wanli and others arrived at the prayer hall. When they saw the maids and mothers beside Mrs. Qi Er standing in the corridor, there were two or three mothers with faces, and they were not dressed like those of Duke Anguo's mansion. They guessed that Mrs. Qi Er was meeting guests.

"We have nothing to do. Madam is busy, we will come again later." Xun Qingran hurriedly said to the girl who was coming over.

At this time, Mrs. Qi Er in the room already knew that Xun Qingran was coming.

"Let them come in." Mrs. Qi Er spoke inside the house.

Xun Qingran had no choice but to walk into the house. Seeing a wife in charge standing in the interior of the house with a smile, while Grandma Qi came over with a smile.

Xun Qingran led his sisters to salute Mrs. Qi Er, and Mrs. Qi Er asked them to sit down next to her.

"Just begging you guys. I sent some fresh longans to the Marquis' Mansion, and I'm going to send someone to deliver them. Grandma Fourth, you're here for a short time and you're not very familiar with this mansion, so I sent this longan for me, talk to everyone, and recognize the way. Let your sisters accompany you."

Xun Qingran stood up and agreed.

Mrs. Qi Er asked someone to bring in a few bamboo baskets of longans.

"The old lady and sister-in-law have just arrived and have already taken it back. These are for the eldest lady, the third grandma, and your yard." The second grandma Qi hurriedly said.

Xun Qingran remembered the situation just now. Mrs. Qi and her second grandmother talked to someone from the Hou's mansion. No one was left in the room, and the people outside were sent away from home. They knew that they must have a secret matter to talk about, but they were afraid that they had not finished the talk. Xun Qingran hurriedly got up and took Qi Wanli and others out.

Shannian Hall where the eldest wife lives is located on the southwest side of Qi Mansion. The weather was just right at this time, and Xun Qingran and several others were about the same age. They came to Shannian Hall while talking and laughing.

When they arrived at the door, a little girl reported to her, and the eldest wife was accompanied by the room. A grandma Yuan, who was in her forties, smiled and greeted her. Everyone turned around the screen wall, but did not go to the room, but came to the east wing. It turned out that the eldest wife usually saw guests in this east wing.

The system of Shannian Hall is just like Mrs. Qi Er's prayer hall. However, Mrs. Qi Er prefers dark colors, and the eldest wife is the opposite. The felt on the kang, the blankets on the ground, and even the surrounding screens and curtains are mostly made of red, purple and golden colors, and are decorated quite magnificently.

Xun Qingran invited An to the eldest wife, said the words of fresh longans from the Marquis's Mansion, and asked the little girl to send them to the bamboo basket.

"It's hard for your mother-in-law to think about it."

The eldest lady looked at it and asked the girls to take it away and took it out. She pulled Xun Qingran to the kang and sat next to her.

There were two big red orangutan felt seat cushions and backrests on the kang. Xun Qingran thought that it was the main seat, so she only sat down on the chair leaning against the edge of the kang, and Qi Wanli and the others also sat down one by one.

Some little girls brought tea fruits.

The eldest wife held Xun Qingran's hand and asked Han Wen quite a bit.

After a while, a maid wearing rose, purple cotton silk sack came over and said that it was the incense money that Daopa Han came to offer.

"This is still used to find me, go find the manager to take it."

The maid agreed, but did not leave.

Xun Qingran looked at the expression of the eldest wife, then stood up and said goodbye.

The eldest wife did not stay in depth, so she only sent Xun Qingran to the door and told Xun Qingran to come often in the future.

"I also lack personal talk here. Come and sit for a long time if you have nothing to do. Let's get close to you."

Xun Qingran and his friends left Shannian Hall and walked westward. There was a small courtyard, which was Shaoyao Pavilion, which was the residence of Grandma Qi San.

Grandma Qi San smiled and came out to welcome several people to the central hall.

Xun Qingran saw that there were still some colorful papers and bills on the kang table.

Grandma Qi San hurriedly put these things into the box.

"...I laughed. I bought a dowry for my fifth sister. I was afraid that I would delay my life, so I made a list overnight and was about to take it to my wife, the old lady.

"Thank you for your hard work in my third sister-in-law." Xun Qingran smiled.

Everyone sat down, and a woman in pink brocade wool led the girl in. The woman personally presented tea to Xun Qingran, and stood beside her, looking at Xun Qingran and smiled.

"This is Aunt Yan." Grandma Qi San pointed at the woman and said to Xun Qingran.

Xun Qingran remembered that on the night of her wedding, Grandma Qi San brought several gorgeous women to the new house, and there seemed to be one of them.

"The fourth grandma forgets the troubles of many noble people, and I don't remember to be humble in my concubine." Aunt Yan smiled.

Xun Qingran smiled, Grandma Qi San seemed to have no rules to her concubines.

"Come on, bring Brother Mao." Grandma Qi San ordered.

After a while, a nurse led Brother Mao in.

"Come and see your fourth aunt and several aunts." Grandma Qi San ordered.

Mao Ge'er has a black and red face and a pointed chin, which looks very similar to Grandma Qi San. He is the same age as Zhang Ge'er, and is a few months younger than Zhang Ge'er. He is also a thin and small figure, but he is very strong and full of energy.

After hearing the words of Grandma Qi San, Mao Ge'er twisted his hands and feet to salute Xun Qingran, then jumped up, his eyes turned, and jumped to Qi Wanyan's side, lay down to Qi Wanyan's knees, and grabbed the jade pendant tied to Qi Wanyan's palace belt.

"This looks good, give it to me."

Grandma Qi San looked at it with a smile, but she didn't stop it.

"You little monkey, you know that your seventh aunt has a good temper and only bullies her." Qi Wanli scolded with a smile.

Seeing Qi Wanyan's face turned red, Xun Qingran hurriedly said, "The Marquis' Mansion has sent some fresh longans. The wife asked me to give me some to taste the freshness for my third brother and sister-in-law."

The little girl brought a bamboo basket. When Brother Mao saw it, he let go of Qi Wanyan, ran over, and reached out to pick longans out of the gap in the bamboo basket.

Grandma Qi San shook her face and patted Brother Mao with one hand.

"What kind of decent style!" He asked the nurse to carry Brother Mao down.

"It is a serious matter for the third sister-in-law to buy a dowry for the fifth sister-in-law. Let's say goodbye first, and wait for the third sister-in-law to be idle again and then disturb me." Xun Qingran stood up, and Qi Wanli and others stood up without waiting for Grandma Qi San to speak.

"Fourth brother and sister-in-law, you are newlywed, so I can't bother me. After a few days, our sister-in-law will gather together. As I said, I am the most honest person in this mansion. If you have anything to do, just come to me." Grandma Qi San sent Xun Qingran to the gate of Shaoyao Pavilion and said to Xun Qingran in a low voice.

Xun Qingran responded with a smile.
Chapter completed!