Tie Kui Extra Story (151)

In mid-May, Xiao and Ning Hai returned to Beijing. Ning Hai was very happy to see his two grandchildren.

Xiao's face was distressed: "It's dark, but also thin." Even though the food and drink have been delicious for more than half a month, the two brothers have not recovered to the appearance before they left Beijing.

Ning Hai said: "This proves that the two of them really endured hardship." If they come back fat for nothing, he will be fined instead.

On this day, the whole family gathers for dinner.

After dinner, Brother Zhuang told Ning Hai one thing: "Grandfather, Eldest Sister is engaged."

Ning Hai knew this, nodded and said: "Your father wrote to me and told me that the wedding date is set for December next year."

"Grandfather, I want to buy some satin jewelry for my eldest sister. The satin and jewelry in Tongcheng are not only expensive, but also ugly." Ning Yuanhang didn't say anything, he really didn't pay attention. But this said, he was firm in his mind. Silk and satin jewelry must be bought in the capital. If his father doesn't give him money, he will buy it himself.

Ning Hai understood the meaning of his words and asked, "How much does it cost?" If it is used on the right path, he will naturally give it.

After thinking about it, Brother Zhuang said, "Five thousand taels!"

Ninghai is rich and wealthy, and Fang Hui's allocated properties are worth more than 300,000 taels. Brother Zhuang's properties are all relatively profitable, and the annual rent alone is more than 5,000 taels. Take five thousand taels of silver to buy some dowry for Niuniu, Ning Hai naturally has no objection

"Instead of buying those flashy things, it's better to buy some properties." Jewelry is just for people to see, and it can't be eaten or worn. It is a real benefit to buy a property and earn interest every year.

"Grandfather, do you have any good advice?"

Ning Hai said: "Liu Gen is all from Shengjing, so buy two shops in Shengjing as a dowry for Niuniu." Giving a shop is more affordable than giving jewelry and satin.

Fallen leaves return to their roots, Liu Genquan will return to Shengjing sooner or later. Buying property there is the most comprehensive.

Brother Zhuang looked at Ning Hai eagerly. It's a good idea, but he can't do it!

Ning Hai laughed and said, "I will send people to Shengjing to have a look, and buy some suitable shops and properties when they come across them."

Brother Zhuang was very happy: "Grandfather, I still need to buy some jewelry and silk."

Ning Hai smiled and said, "Let your grandmother and aunt take care of these."

Wife and daughter-in-law,

Jewelry is plentiful. Just take out two sets to add makeup to Niuniu, it's very decent. As for silk and satin, the family has opened a silk and satin shop, so there is no need to buy it.

Brother Zhuang felt that he was taking advantage of Xiao Shi and Zeng Chenfu.

Ning Hai laughed and said: "It's a custom to take advantage of it. Girls have to add make-up to their elders when they get married. Those things can be regarded as the make-up that your grandmother and aunt put on Niu Niu."

Brother Zhuang smiled and said, "Then I have to thank Grandma and Auntie for Eldest Sister."

Zeng Chenfu is not a stingy person either, she went to the shop the next day to pick out five red ones at Ning Hai's order, embroidered with silks and satins full of meaning such as Yutang Wealth or Pomegranate. Then he picked out another red satin from his storeroom.

When Ning Yuanhang entered the room, he saw these materials placed on the table. Without asking, he knew that these were for Niu Niu: "Mother, the satin you picked is really festive."

"Naturally, red is used for getting married. Could it be possible to use pink?" In a very particular family, the bride has to wear new clothes every day for the first month of marriage. And the clothes must be made of red material.

Ning Yuanhang smiled, and then said: "Mother, the lady in the hall is pretty nice. She just has no intentions, she can't even do a maid."

Putting down the colored thread in her hand, Zeng Chenfu asked, "What's the matter?" If Niuniu could not do Tang Shi, she would not ask too much. But if you can't be a maid, that's not right.

After talking about their visit to Ning Mansion the day before, Ning Yuanhang said with some annoyance: "It has nothing to do with me that Uncle dotes on that woman, but he asked me to eat in that woman's yard with Eldest Brother. It's too much. What does he think of me and elder brother?" This clearly belittles him and elder brother, and elevates Tang Shi.

Zeng Chenfu was speechless for a while, and said after a long time: "Your uncle was raised by his aunt, and in his eyes, there is probably no distinction between a concubine and a concubine. Hang'er, don't tell your grandfather and grandmother about this. They will definitely know about it. very angry."

"I know." He knew what to say and what not to say.

In the evening, Zeng Chenfu and Ning Zhan talked about it: "Brother Zhuang looks like this, and Brother Zhuang will definitely accept grievances in the future."

Ning Zhan couldn't help but frowned: "Then Tang, she looked pretty good at first." But he didn't expect that he would allow the maid beside him to bully the eldest daughter. .

"Don't you look at what happened at that time? The Ning family was willing to marry her to help her jump out of the fire pit. But now that they have a son and a daughter, and the elder brother likes her, the heart is naturally big." These are all on your own expected. Once this woman has children, she will plan for them. You can't say wrong, you can only have different positions.

Ning Zhan didn't want to comment on Fang Hui's family affairs: "In the future, we will be more respectful to the Buddha." As for Niuniu, she is about to get married anyway, so there is nothing to worry about.

Zeng Chenfu nodded, and then said: "At the beginning, my father transferred half of Dafang's property to A Zhuang's name. It was a very wise decision. With this property, even if Dafang's heir and concubine are not separated, there will be no difference in the future. I can help Ah Zhuang find a good relationship." Judging from the current situation, it will be up to Zhuang to see his wife and even arrange the marriage in the future.

Ning Zhan sighed a little: "At that time, I thought Dad was too worried. Now that I think about it, I am lucky to have made such an arrangement. If not, I will definitely be angry forever." With a few children, brother Zhuang won't be too wronged.

Zeng Chenfu smiled and said: "So, in the future, you should discuss things with Dad more often. Dad has a lot of experience in things, and he can see problems more thoroughly."

Ning Zhan nodded.

A month later, the things were sent to Tongcheng.

Hearing that the things were for the eldest girl, Tang asked, "What did Mrs. Shi Zi send?"

The housekeeper said: "The person who came said it was silk. By the way, a foster nun was also sent here."

Sending things over was within Tang's expectation. But nurturing the nanny was out of her surprise.

After thinking for a while, Tang said, "Call people in!"

The foster nun sent by Zeng Chenfu was surnamed Xie, and she looked older because of deep wrinkles on her face. This man also looks very serious.

Seeing Mrs. Tang, Madam Xie just nodded slightly and did not salute. People like them are the most respectful of rules.

Tang said with a smile: "During this time, I will have to work hard, mother." Since she is a nurturing mother, she must go back after teaching for a while.

Xie Momo didn't say much, but just asked: "Second Grandma, where is the eldest girl?" Zeng Chenfu just asked her to teach Niuniu well, and other things have nothing to do with her.

Shi Cui waited for Mammy Xie to leave, and said somewhat indignantly: "The family has already been separated, and Mrs. Shizi still manages our first wife's affairs. This stretched her hand too far."

Tang's complexion was a bit ugly: "Mrs. Shizi is not a very enthusiastic person, I'm afraid it's the young master who begged her!" If Zeng Chenfu really cared about the eldest girl, she wouldn't have waited until today to send the foster mother here .

Shi Cui paused, and said: "Second Grandma, it's not a good thing for us that the Eldest Young Master is so close to the people in the Hou Mansion."

Tang Shi didn't know this truth. Some time ago, I saw that Brother Zhuang was only close to Ning Yuanhang, and had no brotherhood with his younger brother: "I told the uncle about this, but the uncle can't decide this matter."

"We still have to find a way to get the young master back."

Easier said than done. As long as Lord Hou is still alive, don't talk about her about brother Zhuang, even her husband can't get involved.

When Niuniu saw these silks and satins, she was overjoyed: "Don't blame Zhuang for saying that the silks and satins in the capital are good!" The cloth shops here can't buy such good materials even if they have money.

Ma Shi's eyes were a little sore. Before the separation, Niu Niu used all the best things. But after the separation, the cost of food and clothing is quite different.

Niu Niu took out the tribute satin and asked with some puzzlement: "This material is smooth and smooth to the touch, but why is there no pattern?"

Mother Hua laughed and said: "Girl, this material must be for you to make a wedding dress." Since it is an embroidered wedding dress, naturally there will be no patterns.

Since childhood, Niu Niu was kept by Ma Shi's side to do needlework. Even after I went to school later, I didn't miss out on needlework. After so many years, Niuniu's needlework is very good.

Niuniu thought it was very reasonable, and then she said to Mrs. Ma: "Mother, I told you that you misunderstood my grandmother and my second aunt. You see, my second aunt knew that I was engaged, so she gave me such a good material to make a wedding dress. On the contrary, it is the Ma family who want money besides money.” Comparing the two, it is clear at a glance who is good and who is bad.

Touching the smooth satin, Ma Shi said: "If it wasn't for her, why would your father marry that vixen?" This was the deepest pain in Ma Shi's heart.

Niu Niu said: "Mother, this is grandfather's idea. Besides, it is useless to press the cow without drinking water. If father does not want to marry the second wife, he will not marry if grandfather asks him to." These words are all from Mother Hua. I broke it apart and crushed it to tell her. Fortunately, Niu Niu listened to it.

Before Mrs. Ma could speak, Mammy Xie arrived.

Niu Niu looked at Xie Mama suspiciously, and asked, "Auntie told you to teach me? What are you teaching?"

Before coming, Zeng Chenfu told her about Niuniu's situation. So she wasn't too surprised by Niuniu's questioning.

Madam Xie said indifferently: "The main thing is to teach you the rules and etiquette, and take care of your daily life and food by the way."

"I don't need to learn."

Looking at Niu Niu, Mammy Xie said: "Miss, with all due respect, you are not like an official girl, but a village girl in the countryside. You don't have to go out as a girl at home. But after you get married, don't you also Don't go out to socialize? As you are now, you will be laughed at if you go out to socialize."

Before Niuniu could speak, Mrs. Ma hurriedly said: "Study, let's learn, and please teach her seriously." Let her daughter repeat her mistakes.