The boy is hard to handle

Chapter 1 Xue Yan Rong Zhang Jing

Early this morning, Xue's mansion was slaughtering chickens and ducks, and all the women and maids were busy. In front of the mansion, the new lanterns that had just been hung before were replaced again. Several servants took turns cleaning the door of the plaque mansion with long poles and ladders. It can be said that it was completely changed into new clothes inside and out.

"Work carefully and quickly, wipe all the corners and corners clean, but if I catch a little dust, I don't care if you are an old woman or a maid, all of them will be driven out of the house!"

The person who spoke was the housekeeper of the mansion. His surname was Chang Dan and his last name was Cai. He had been working as an errand in Xue's mansion since the old master Xue was around. After a few years, he also learned the ability to read and write, and he was good at calculating. He was shrewd, capable and loyal. Later, he was appreciated by the master's family and was promoted step by step to become a housekeeper. Although he is now approaching sixty, But I have already developed a pair of sharp eyes, but when there is no mistake in the account books in and out of his hands, the management servants have their own unique methods, and the servants and maids who go up and down are not afraid of him. of.

This is not——just shouted out, the big guy worked harder, and no one dared to be negligent.

"The boys who arrived a few years ago all came out with me—" Steward Chang looked around and shouted as he walked out, "Hurry up! Don't be annoying!"

"Chang Wang, you come out with me too."

Chang Wang is the only son of Steward Chang. He was born in the Xue family. One day, he followed his father's ass to do some shopping, and sometimes helped his father look at the account books and make calculations. It's just that Chang Wang's housekeeper is old, so Chang Wang is not very old. Naturally, his thinking is not as thoughtful as his father Chang Cai's.

"It's very cold today, and the wind is so strong, why do you have to come out and wait, isn't it the same as waiting inside?"

"You bastard little bastard!" Steward Chang raised his leg and kicked Chang Wang's ass hard, cursing: "I don't even look at what day it is, you're still chattering here, If you are tired of working and don’t want to stay in the mansion, just say so! Throw you out of the mansion as soon as possible! Save your life!"

Chang Wang rubbed his kicked buttocks while hiding, the pain was not painful, after all, it was cold, he was wearing a lot of clothes, and he was a young man in his prime, not to mention a kick, just another three or four times His feet can also bear it, but there are many people around, and he is the son of the housekeeper, and he is usually considered a little leader, so suddenly he is called like this, and he is more or less embarrassed——

"Father, why did you hit someone? What did I say?"

Aggrieved, he raised his head and glanced aside, and pulled off the sleeve of his father's butler Chang's cotton coat——

"They're all human, so at least you save some face for me."

"Get off! Don't yell at your father here in a face! If you dare to be lazy today, it doesn't matter! I won't even recognize my mother when I come!"

As he spoke, he pushed Chang Wang aside, "Don't stand in the way, it's like a mountain, you're not smart! You're full of idiots!"

That Chang Wang is the biological son of the housekeeper Chang. Although he is a slave of the Xue family, he is still a treasure in the palm of his hand. Now he just said a word, and he was kicked and reprimanded like this. If it were someone else, maybe they would really be kicked out of the house.

It's not easy to find a stable job these days, the big guy managed to get a job in Xue's mansion, no one wanted to lose it, and all of them lowered their heads obediently, no matter how cold it was, they didn't dare to make a sound Yes, just listen to Butler Chang's orders.

Butler Chang asked a dozen young servants to divide into two rows to stand beside the stone lions under the mansion gate, while he kept looking into the distance with his hands in his hands.

"Father, it's not like we haven't seen the second master before. As for making such a big battle every time?" Chang Wang shrank his neck and asked in a low voice.

Steward Chang glanced at his son, shaking the gray goatee on his chin——

"What do you know? Although the second master has been doing business abroad for many years and rarely returns to Beijing, he is the most influential person in charge of the mansion. You can say that the money of the mansion is recorded in the account. If it weren't for the second master Doing business all over the world, do you think that you can support this big family just by relying on those land rents?

Can it stand the cost of running water?And the favors given to Concubine Yao in the palace every year?Boy, you need to brighten your eyes and show your face in front of the second master more, it will not do you any harm! "

"Father, what do you mean to say that the second master is going to be in charge of the house?"

Steward Chang took a deep breath, only hearing the whistling wind blowing by his ears——

"Eighty percent."

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"Drive! Drive!"

"Call-"

"Second Master, we're here."

As soon as Xu Yu's voice fell, the people in the carriage hurriedly lifted the curtain and jumped out of it.

Wearing a brocade silk cloak of raven blue, wearing a buttoned warm hat, the collar and the hat are covered with dark purple mink fur, and a pair of indigo soap boots, with glittering gemstones of unknown texture inlaid on both sides. Nobility, anyone with a discerning eye will know that this person is extraordinary.

Then look at him walking quickly and steadily, shaking his hands impartially, he is not like the dandy fool of ordinary young masters and young masters, he is handsome and suave with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, but he not only has a good-looking appearance , there is a sharp ruthlessness in the eyes, exuding an aura of calmness and self-confidence, even if you don't say a word, it can make people feel uneasy, as if you are afraid that he will see something , obviously did not do anything wrong, but very bad.

This person is the second master Chang Guanjia said, the second young master of Xue's house - Xue Yanrong.

"The second master is back! The second master is back!"

Steward Chang shouted loudly, stretched out his hand and pulled Chang Wang to meet him, leading a dozen servants behind him to kneel down.

"Get up." Xue Yanrong said in a cold voice, lifted his feet and jumped up the green steps.

"Thank you, Second Master." Only then did Steward Chang stand up again.

After being blown by the wind for so long, everyone's faces were flushed from the cold. Even with cotton clothes on their bodies, they couldn't withstand the biting cold wind in Laba. Their hands and feet were almost frozen to death.

"A few days ago you wrote a letter saying that you would come back. Counting the time, you estimated that you will arrive today. The old slave and these boys were waiting at the gate of the mansion early in the morning. Most of them are newcomers who entered the mansion this year. In the face of the master, lead them here, firstly to let them recognize the master, and secondly to let them learn the rules, so that they can be ordered by the second master in the future."

"Well, you have a heart." Xue Yanrong said in a low voice, and raised his foot to cross the threshold again.

The threshold of a large family has always been higher than that of a small family. Xue Yanrong walked fast, and it was still a bit difficult for Butler Chang to follow behind.

"Uh, the second master is really a slave, this is what a slave should do."

Butler Chang bowed and followed behind Xue Yanrong, "The reception seats at noon haven't even opened yet, just waiting for the second master to come back, the whole family gathered together, it was so lively, coincidentally, it's Laba again today, it can be described as extra joy , Second Lord, you—"

"It's not in a hurry—" Xue Yanrong stopped for a while, "How is my mother? Have you asked the doctor to come and see her?"

"Oh-oh--the old slave was about to tell the second master this--" Steward Chang quickly stopped, "I've called the doctor of Huichun Hall to look at it a long time ago, and said that my wife had a cold and drank some cold water." Alcohol caused qi deficiency, weakness, and constant coughing. It's not a problem. As long as you take care of yourself and drink the medicine on time, there will be no serious problems. After hearing about this, Concubine Yin was also very worried. The imperial doctor inside specially ordered the imperial doctor Gao from the imperial hospital to come to the mansion to show to his wife, what he said was similar to that of the doctor in Huichun hall, and he had been drinking the medicine for several days now, thinking about it Let Doctor Gao come over in a few days to take a look."

"Why did you use cold wine?"

"This—this old slave doesn't know anymore, that's what Madam said."

Xue Yanrong's face changed as soon as he said it, and he frowned——

"Even if my mother said it, the maids around me didn't even remind me?! The errand got into the dog's belly?!"

"Yes, yes, what the second master said was that the old slave had already punished her before, and deducted three months' extra money. She wanted to drive her out of the mansion directly, but the maid has been with the lady for a long time, and the lady also I'm used to it, there's no relatives outside the house, just a pair of black-hearted brother and sister-in-law, it's pitiful to see—"

"Which maid?"

"If you go back to the second master, it's Ningdong who has been with Madam since childhood."

"It's her—"

"The second master must have seen it before, and he must have an impression. He never likes to talk, and he only stays in front of his wife on weekdays."

"Okay, I get it."

"Second Master, then—"

"I'll go see my mother first, and I'll talk about the rest after I ask Ann."

"Yes Yes."

Xue Yanrong walked very fast, and after a while, Steward Chang fell behind. While beating his legs, he stretched out his hands to support the wall, and heaved a big sigh of relief. There was a scab on his back in the cold weather. Sweating, it's not cold at all right now.

Thinking silently in my heart——

This is attributable to me, if I were someone else, I'm afraid I'd have trouble speaking.

When I think of this, I can't help but think of my silly boy again, and I don't know if he can handle it in the future?

"Butler Chang is still going strong after all these years!"

"So it's Miss Yao——"

Yao Shichu wore dark purple and black shorts, and a tan belt was tied around his waist. He was very neat and tidy. Unlike the delicate women in the capital, there was a bit of heroism in his eyebrows and eyes. She was as natural as Xu Yu. The little servants who are around Xue Yanrong have been out of the customs with Xue Yanrong for so many years, and they will come back with Xue Yanrong only when Xue Yanrong returns to Beijing.

Although Steward Chang was proud of all the servants in the mansion, he was extremely polite to Xu Yu and Yao Shichu, not for any other reason, but because they were people around Xue Yanrong, and they said a word to others. One hundred and one thousand sentences——

Arched hands--

"Miss Yao is really good at joking, how can she still be strong? She is almost sixty, and the old saying goes that the loess will be buried up to the neck. Just talk about her legs and feet. They are so sore after only standing for a few hours. This is a few years ago, even if you stand for a whole day, it’s nothing.”

"I saw Chang Wang just now. I haven't seen him for a few years. He's really big."

"He's a fool, he can be used as a person for the time being, miss Yao, don't praise him, once you praise him, he'll be gasping for breath."

Yao Shichu nodded slightly, smiled without saying a word, lowered his head and took out a dark blue satin bag from his arms——

"The boss here is full of cash. The second master has taken care of the hard work of the people. Every time he comes back, he will make a big effort. It happens to be the Laba Festival again today, so we can't make everyone busy. Wait a while Just trouble Steward Chang to weigh everyone, and give them all."

"This, this—" Steward Chang took the hand, and bowed again, "The old servant will thank Second Master on behalf of everyone."

Yao Shichu nodded, and then took out a smaller satin bag from his bosom——

"This——is specially given to you by the second master."

"I can't make it, I can't -" Butler Chang hastily declined.

"Hey——" Yao Shichu stuffed the bag into Steward Chang's arms, "Is there any reason to take back the things that the second master sent out? It's for you, just take it. The second master said that Steward Chang is an old man in the house." Son, all the grandpas and grandmas up and down want you to take care of them, the hardest work in a year."

Butler Chang is naturally not without eyesight, the refusal just now is just a superficial effort, after all, to the master, this kind of reward is not even a meal, but to them servants Said, that's more than half a month's regular money, besides, this is also the practice of the second master. If you have money on your body, you can spend generously. Every time you come back, it is necessary to give a reward. With his temperament, there must be another bounty when the Chinese New Year comes.

"Then, thank you, Second Master, thank you, Second Master."

Saying that Butler Chang was about to kneel down, Yao Shichu hurriedly supported him when he saw this——

"You can't do anything with me, please turn around and thank the second master."

"Miss Yao said that she must go to thank Second Master in person."

Go through the three hanging flower gates, cross the two inner and outer courtyards, and go straight to Qingyin Pavilion. It is winter now, not like spring and summer, and the flowers in the courtyard have all withered. The huge courtyard has lost a lot of vitality for no reason. The fish swimming and the lotus leaves disappeared from the marble tank, which was empty and cold to the eye.

"Second, Second Lord——"

"This tank is empty, and no one came to clean it up?! What are you waiting for here?!"

"Returning to the second master, Madam didn't let it go. She said that it will be the spring of the next year, and it will be continued. After a while, it will snow in Beijing, and it will be beautiful if it is full."

The maid who replied was Ning Dong, who was born with almond eyes, pretty but not seductive.

She had met Xue Yanrong a long time ago, but she was still terribly frightened by him.

"Don't talk about her. I didn't let them carry it away. I think it's troublesome to carry it around every year."

"mother!"

Xue Yanrong ran forward quickly, lifted the front swing without saying a word, and knelt on the ground——

"My son is not filial, he came back late, kowtow to his mother."

Before he finished speaking, he kowtowed his head three times, loudly.

"Get up, get up——" Zheng Junqing couldn't bear Xue Yanrong's kneeling and kowtowing like this, and he couldn't see each other all year round, so he quickly took his arm and pulled him up, "My good boy, what is your filial piety for?" Mother knows, don't kneel and kowtow as soon as you come back, how cold and hard is this table in winter? Come—let mother see, don't break it—"

Raising his hand, he took off the cloak hat on Xue Yanrong's head, and saw that there was a jade crown on the top of his head, covered with a layer of frost, his hair was combed meticulously, and a small hairpin fell from the hairpin of the jade crown. The jade ear is extremely delicate and exquisite.

Looking at her appearance, Zheng Junqing's eye sockets suddenly became wet, subconsciously, he tore off the brocade handkerchief tied around his chest and wiped the corners of his eyes.

"My son doesn't hurt, but mother, don't stand at the door. It's windy in the yard. Let's go inside and talk."

Xue Yanrong took off the cloak on his body, and handed it to Ning Dong who was beside him——

"Son, help mother in."

Zheng Junqing also noticed her gaffe, blinked quickly, put back her tears, raised her arm and let Xue Yanrong support her into the room.

Ningdong was still a little afraid of Xue Yanrong, when serving tea, she kept her head down, not daring to lift her eyelids.

"Second master drinks tea."

"Ah."

Zheng Junqing smiled, "This is sent from the palace by your sister, who said it was Taiwanese tea, what is it called——"

"Wenshan Baozhong tea." Ningdong said.

"That's right, that's the name, it's a mouthful." Zheng Junqing waved his hand, "Do you like to drink? Can you get used to it?"

Xue Yanrong took a sip, "What kind of water bubble is this?"

"Back to the second master, it was soaked in the dew collected from the lotus leaves in the summer morning."

Xue Yanrong nodded, "Mother has always been used to drinking green tea like Biluochun, but suddenly changed to this kind of oolong green tea, isn't it a bit uncomfortable?"

Zheng Junqing smiled, "You still understand me."

Xue Yanrong nodded, and said again: "But it's something from the palace, and it's also a piece of filial piety from my sister. It's good for my mother to change her taste once in a while."

"That's natural. It's hard for your sister to be in the palace and still worry about the trivial things at home."

Zheng Junqing sighed as she spoke, "The last time I saw your sister was during the Mid-Autumn Festival the year before last, ahem—"

"Mother, slow down—" Xue Yanrong hurriedly got up from the chair and walked over, his palm gently running along Zheng Junqing's back, "My son will pay a tribute to a batch of Dongzhu to enter the palace this year. When the time comes, my son will think of a way to see if I can see you." Sister side."

"Poor people often envy the kindness of rich people like us, but they don't know that rich people also have unspeakable difficulties. No matter how honorable they are, they are not as good as the relatives who are around their knees."

"Mother, I'm thinking about my sister and being confused again. Now that my sister has won the emperor's favor, we will follow suit. The Xue family is honored."

"Hey, look at me, I'm drunk before I've even had a drink, so don't talk, don't talk."

"Speaking of wine, my son has something to ask—"

"What's the matter? Just ask."

Xue Yanrong frowned, turned to look at Ningdong——

"Why did Madam eat cold wine?! You are working right in front of you. Is it because your ears are bad or your eyes are bad?!"

"Second Lord—"

Ning Dong was so frightened that she quickly knelt down.

"Don't scold her. The cold wine is what I want to drink. It has nothing to do with her. She doesn't know about it."

"mother--"

"I've drank it before, but I didn't see any serious problems. This time, the main thing is that I got wind at night, and it has nothing to do with the wine."

After finishing speaking, he waved to Ningdong who was kneeling on the ground——

"I have something to say to the second master. You go to the kitchen first to see how they are doing. Don't let those old women fool around. Remember—the second master has a mild taste."

"Yes, servant girl remembers, servant girl will go there now."

Ning Dong hurriedly got up, and disappeared in a blink of an eye.

"What kind of servant girl is this? Seeing me is like seeing a ghost."

"You still blame others, you don't even look at your own face, it's as heavy as a black Baogong, who can look at it and not be afraid?"

"Mother's right, it's my son's fault." Xue Yanrong raised his eyebrows, less aggressive than before, and more peaceful "My son is very good when he sees Steward Chang, and he talks to his son the most every time he comes back .”

"How old is Steward Chang, and how old is Ning Dong? You can compare these two together? Ning Dong is so honest, how can she stand up to your fright."

"It seems, mother, you are very satisfied with her?"

"This child has no father or mother. It's so poor. You don't know. During the days when I just fell ill, she stayed by my side every day, took care of her day and night, and swore to the Buddha that as long as I If the disease can be cured, she is willing to go up to the mountain to be a sister-in-law without marrying for the rest of her life."

Zheng Junqing spread her hands——

"You said, such a good child, can I not love her?"

Xue Yanrong nodded, "It's a loyal one, and my son will reward her more later."

"Don't talk about anything else, just come here—"

"mother--"

"Let my mother take a closer look."

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