Chapter 936 Han Jianming's Spring (1)

Early in the morning, with the residual chill of the night. As soon as I walked out the door, I heard the cheerful chirping of magpies on the tree.

Qiu said with a smile: "There are magpies calling early in the morning, it is probably a happy event."

Li's mother nodded hurriedly: "Of course it is."

As he was talking, a flock of sparrows flew in the distance, and these sparrows all fell on the wall.

Ruyan didn't need to tell her, she turned around and went into the house to get a small bag and came out. Everyone else in the yard also returned to the house. In the yard, Qiu Shi and Mama Li were the only three left.

Qiu took the bag, grabbed a handful of broken rice from it, and sprinkled it in the yard.

The sparrow on the wall immediately flew down into the yard and ate happily. The magpies on the trees also joined in.

After a quarter of an hour, the sparrows were full and flew away. Ruyan then ordered the old lady to clean up.

A little maid lowered her voice and said to the other: "Sister Axia, it is a blessing for these sparrows to meet the old lady." In the early winter, when Qiu saw two sparrows chirping on the wall, she thought it was interesting and threw some away. Broken buns tease them, who knows that the sparrows will come again the next day. Qiu's heart was the softest, and he threw them food again. Gradually, there were more and more sparrows, and Qiu Shi also prepared a small bag of food for them to eat every day. Now it has become a scene in the courtyard.

A Xia smiled and said, "We are also lucky." Since A Xia entered the Han Mansion, she has never seen the old lady scold anyone, let alone beat anyone.

Like a bodhisattva, Qiu Shi has often donated money to temples and even donated porridge and clothes to the poor people in winter. Others followed suit and helped many people.

Not long after breakfast, Mrs. Qiu was about to enter the Buddhist hall to worship the Buddha. Mama Li smiled and said, "Old Madam, Madam Xia will come to visit today." This Madam Xia is the wife of the new prefect of Suzhou. Because of his ability to speak well, he is very fond of Qiu Shi.

Qiu Shi thought for a while and said, "As I get older, I forget a lot of things. Fortunately, I have you by my side."

Mama Li is two years older than Qiu's, so she will forget some things, but the maid next to her will remind her. In fact, Mama Li should have a rest and enjoyment at her age, but Qiu was reluctant to leave her, so Mama Li stayed by her side all the time.

At the end of the hour, Mrs. Xia came over. This time, I didn't come alone, but also brought a young girl.

When the girl saw Qiu Shi, she immediately gave a blessing: "Greetings to the old lady, and I wish the old lady good luck and good health."

Holding Xiang Zixin's hand, Qiu Shi smiled and said, "What a lovely girl." After speaking, she looked at Madam Xia and complained, "If you didn't bring such a lovely girl earlier, this is you. is wrong."

Madam Xia said with a smile on her face: "Old Madam, this is Zixin, my niece from her family." She also knew that the Qiu family wanted to marry Han Jianming, so she brought her niece from her family. Of course, she was also Xiang Zixin who was selected after careful selection.

Qiu Shi took Xiang Zixin's hand and was reluctant to let go, and said, "How old are you this year?"

Xiang Zixin said generously, "Seventeen."

At this age in Jiangnan, either married or engaged, Qiu's heart was a little disappointed.

Looking at Qiu Shi's expression, Mama Li knew what she was thinking, and immediately coughed: "I don't know what kind of tea Miss Xiang likes. I'll ask someone to prepare it?"

Being able to speak on such occasions is definitely different. Xiang Zixin smiled and said, "I'm not particular about this, anything is fine."

"You don't have to be restrained on the old lady's side." After speaking, Madam Xia smiled at Qiu Shi: "This child doesn't like drinking tea, he usually drinks boiled water at home, you can have someone bring her a cup of boiled water. ."

Xiang Zixin is drinking boiled water at home now, but it's not that she likes drinking boiled water but that she doesn't have good tea leaves to drink.

But hearing this, Xiang Zixin's eyes flashed with surprise, not understanding why Madam Xia said this.

Qiu Shi smiled: "Really? Yuxi also likes drinking boiled water, but doesn't like drinking tea very much. I didn't expect Miss Zixin to be the same as Yuxi."

Only then did Xiang Zixin understand Madam Xia's intentions, which was the favor of the old lady who wanted to make a blog: "Old Madam, how dare a little girl be compared with the princess." In the eyes of many men, Yuxi is a chicken Sichen, and they despise her. But the women were very envious of Oak Hee. Husbands and wives love each other, their children are smart and lovely, and they hold great power. They are simply big winners in life.

Qiu Shi smiled and said: "Don't compare with her, that child is a hard worker, and every day is so busy that her feet don't touch the ground. I told her to rest well, don't be so tired, she doesn't want to live or die, and said If you don't do anything, you will be in a hurry."

Mrs. Xia smiled and said, "It's also what the princess can do." Ordinary women can't do those things even if she is asked to do them.

Qiu was in high spirits and had a conversation with Madam Xia. When she knew that Xiang Zixin hadn't promised others, she was moved: "The weather is good today, let's go for a walk in the yard."

Madam Xia was naturally willing to accompany her.

When Qiu went into the house to change clothes, he said to Mama Li, "Go and call the eldest master to the garden."

As Qiu's confidant, how could she not know what Qiu's heart was thinking. Li's mother hesitated: "What if the first master is busy and has no time!" If there is business to be dealt with, Han Jianming will definitely not come.

Qiu Shi said angrily: "Just tell him that I have a crush on a girl and let him come over to see. If he doesn't come, I'll settle it straight away." Not to mention the convenience, the marriage of several children has also been delayed. She would not allow Han Jianming to drag on any longer.

Li's mother whispered: "This girl looks good, but we don't know her details now, and it is not appropriate to let the eldest man see it rashly." This girl is good-looking, but she is seventeen years old. The girl has not promised others that there must be a problem.

Qiu said, "Just now Xiang didn't say that it was because of the delay in keeping filial piety. Besides, he didn't settle it, just let him see it." If Han Jianming likes it, he will go to check the details of Xiang's family. If you don't like it, don't say anything.

Li's mother said: "Old lady, this matter can't be rushed."

Qiu Shi said: "I can't be in a hurry! You see, Brother Chang has not yet decided on his marriage at the age of 19, and the next few children are also talking about marriage. Why is there no mistress in this family? Accomplished?" It's impossible for Axiu to bother with all these things. Axiu also has several children! Also, that's against the rules.

Seeing that Qiu's decision was made, Li's mother knew that it was useless to persuade her, so she had to agree.

Outside, Mrs. Xia whispered to Xiang Zixin: "Don't be nervous, what is normal is not what it is today." In front of people like Han Jianming, who are so sophisticated and scheming, their appearance will be seen through at a glance.

Xiang Zixin nodded lightly and said, "Okay."

At this time, Han Jianming was discussing with Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao said, "Master, we will no longer supply them with food and weapons. I am worried that they will not be able to survive this winter?" Due to Yan Wushuang's crusade, Yuxi stopped sending food and weapons to the rebel army. There are some things that need to be done on the surface.

Han Jianming shook his head and said, "It's no problem to survive this winter, but I'm afraid they won't last until next spring." In the spring of next year, the imperial court will send troops to quell the rebellion. According to the information received, Zhou Zhan and Lou Qingyun are planning to lead troops to counter the rebellion in person.

Mr. Zhao said: "I hope they can hold on for a little longer." The longer the rebels hold on, the more money and food the court will spend, which is a good thing for them.

The guard said outside: "Master, Mama Li, who is beside the old lady, asked to see her and said she had something to report."

After hearing what Li's mother said, Han Jianming said helplessly: "I'll go over in a while." Qiu Shi has been urging him to solve personal problems recently, but he is so busy that he has no time to deal with it!

After seeing Li's mother away, Han Jianming explained a few words to Mr. Zhao, and then prepared to go to the back garden.

Mr. Zhao stroked his long beard and said with a smile, "Master, you have to change clothes when you go to see other girls."

Han Jianming didn't believe Qiu's vision, and the reason why he agreed was because he didn't want Qiu to lose his temper. Speaking of Qiu Shi, Han Jianming actually had some headaches. Maybe it was because he was too obedient, causing Qiu to act more and more at will, and sometimes it made him tired of dealing with it.

Mr. Zhao said: "Even if you're not going to see the girl, it's not appropriate to wear such clothes to meet foreign guests." Seeing Han Jianming looking at him, Mr. Zhao said, "Master, it's not good to have a mistress in the house." Qiu's health is quite good, and he could have helped the housekeeper, but Qiu's son-in-law housekeeper is afraid of being a nuisance.

Mr. Zhao has been with Han Jianming for more than 20 years, and he is also watching Qiu Shi's changes. It can only be said that the person Qiu's married is unreliable, but it is a blessing to have capable and filial children.

In the end, Han Jianming obeyed Mr. Zhao's suggestion and deliberately cleaned up the garden he went to.

Passing through the fan-shaped arch, Han Jianming heard Qiu's cheerful laughter. Axia, who was leading him, explained, "Every time Mrs. Xia comes, she can make the old lady smile."

As he got closer, Han Jianming saw a girl standing next to Qiu Shi.

I saw that this girl was wearing a moon-white orchid brocade plaited sweater, and a moon-flower skirt underneath. A water-blue silk sash tied around the slender waist, which was soft and not too much to hold. Half of the blue silk on his head was rolled up, and the rest hung behind him. He didn't wear any complicated hairpin rings, but only a white jade carved orchid hairpin. Oval face, eyebrows like indigo, and fair skin. In terms of posture, it is not considered a country and a city, it is only considered to be middle-class, but the lingering charm of the body is rare.

Sensing that someone was looking at her, Xiang Zixin couldn't help turning around. Xiang Zixin was taken aback when she saw the person looking at her. I saw that the person who came was wearing a lilac sè brocade robe with a piece of black jade around his waist, and he was tall and tall.

At this time, Qiu Shi called a statement, and Xiang Zixin came back to her senses. Thinking of what he just did, he immediately lowered his head with a flushed face.

Han Jianming came over and greeted Qiu Shi: "Mother."

Qiu Shi pointed to Madam Xia and said to Xiang Zixin, "This is the wife of Xia Zhifu, and this is her niece."

Xiang Zixin endured her shyness and gave Han Jianming a blessing: "I have seen Mr. Han."

Han Jianming glanced at Xiang Zixin again and quickly withdrew his gaze, not staying on her for a long time. Walking over to support Qiu Shi, Han Jianming said, "Mother, it's windy here, let's go back!"

Qiu's goal was achieved, and she did not refuse: "You accompany me back!"

After sending Qiu Shi back to the house, Han Jianming nodded towards Madam Xia's aunt and nephew and went out.

Back in the front yard, Han Jianming called Han Hao: "Go and check the details of Xiang's family and this girl."

Han Hao was a little surprised, but he still nodded and said, "Let's go now." He knew Mrs. Xia's purpose of bringing a big girl to the mansion, but he didn't expect the master to be interested. Come to think of it, there will soon be a mistress in the house.

A quarter of an hour later, Madam Xia left the Governor's Mansion with Xiang Zixin.

After getting on the carriage, Xiang Zixin was extremely tangled. She really wanted to know if Han Jianming valued her, and if he liked her and would marry her, then her family's fortunes would change, but she couldn't say that.

It was also the first time that Mrs. Xia met Han Jianming. He was obviously forty years old, one year older than her husband, but he looked like he was only thirty years old. If she walked with her husband, it would be an exaggeration to say that both generations are. No way, Madam Xia's husband is getting old.

Looking at Xiang Zixin who kept her head down, Mrs. Xia said, "You acted very well just now."

Xiang Zixin stirred the handkerchief in her hand and said, "Auntie, I'm looking at Lord Han..." She couldn't say what happened next.

Xiang Zixin knew why she came this time, but she decided to sacrifice herself for the sake of her family, but she was still a little aggrieved. This is also normal. If a young girl wants to marry an old man, anyone will feel wronged. But after seeing Han Jianming today, her grievance disappeared. Now, she is worried that Han Jianming will look down on her.

Mrs. Xia took Xiang Zixin's hand and patted it, and said, "It's up to people to make things happen, and it depends on fate." She could see it clearly from the side, but Lord Han has seen Zixin twice today. People like Han Jianming showed their intentions after watching it twice. But these are all her speculations, and naturally she won't tell Xiang Zixin.

Xiang Zixin lowered her head, but the twisting veil revealed her anxiety.

Mrs. Xia sighed: "I still have a fifty-year-old ginseng in my place. I'll take it to your mother later!"

Zixin's father is not skilled in civil affairs, but her mother, Wu Shi, was ill three years ago. There were not many properties originally allocated, and the disease emptied the family. However, a lot of money was spent, but Wu's body has not been in good shape. In recent years, because of Wu's illness, the three rooms have been stretched. The outfit that Xiang Zixin went to the Han residence today was ordered by Madam Xia.

Xiang Zixin said with a moved face, "Thank you, Auntie." These relatives in the family avoided them three feet because of her mother's illness, but Mrs. Xia was still willing to take care of them.

Thinking about the situation at home, Xiang Zixin felt as bitter as Huang Lian.

Mrs. Xia also hopes that Han Jianming can take a fancy to Xiang Zixin, which will not only solve the dilemma of the third room, but also help her husband. (To be continued)