The twenty-ninth day of the first month is the birthday of the uncle of the Qin family.The original plan was: Su Mu and Zheng Qingchuan went out together, brought birthday gifts, took a carriage, first went to Hong's house to bring Ah Qing and Ah Yun, and then went to Qin's house to pay homage to their birthdays.However, when Su Mu was about to board the carriage, one foot was on the carriage, the other foot was still on the ground, and the other carriage suddenly came galloping, the coachman first whipped the horse, and then shouted "huh" vigorously, as if a sudden brake, the carriage stopped at the gate of the Su family impartially.Everyone's eyes looked at the dusty carriage.After a moment of staggering, two gray-skinned middle-aged men jumped out of the carriage, followed by two women with dull faces, and then a young man with a face as white as paper and a little girl with a red face.One of the middle-aged men said something to the coachman, and then the coachman shouted with a big grin: "Hey, you guys from the Su family have a distant guest coming" It turned out that the two middle-aged men were both scholars, loved face, and were afraid of insulting Sven, so it was inconvenient to run over and take the initiative to join their relatives, so they asked the coachman to help shout.As soon as half a month ago, Mama Yun instructed all the servants of the Su family, saying that there will be guests in Suzhou, if you see it, you must not be lazy, this time it is the master who is studying, and it is the person who entered Beijing to take the exam.Su Mu had seen these two cousins before, but after several years, he felt that his appearance had changed too much, so he helped Zheng Qingchuan down from the carriage and told the little maid to go and pass the word to Mrs.
Su quickly, and then walked over with Zheng Qingchuan to greet the guests."
Great uncle, second uncle, eldest aunt, second aunt."
Su Mu and Zheng Qingchuan shouted according to the big rank.The eldest cousin is called Su Dong, and the second-ranked cousin is called Su Jing."
Hehe" Su Dong had two bags under his eyes, a tired face, and smiled heartily: "Su Mu has grown up, and his appearance is dignified, haha" While speaking, Su Dong's wife Tong and Su Jing's wife Hai had reached out and touched Zheng Qingchuan's face, and then softly introduced that the little boy was Su Jing's youngest son Su Yu, and the little girl was Su Dong's youngest daughter Su Liang, who followed her father to Beijing to play.The little boy and the little girl are a few years older than Zheng Qingchuan.Zheng Qingchuan almost blurted out that she wanted to call her cousin and cousin, but suddenly Su Mu rushed in front of her and called her cousin and cousin.Zheng Qingchuan suddenly remembered that no matter whether others were older or younger than her, she had to follow Su Mu to shout.After calling her cousin and cousin, her face turned a little red.Everyone else couldn't help laughing, everyone knew it, and they all felt that it was the first time to shout like this, and it was a bit fresh.Su Mu said politely: "Everyone go into the house to rest." ”Turning his head, Su Mu instructed the little servant to arrange a soft sedan chair."
Nephew, don't be so polite, let's just walk in."
Although Tong said politely, later the guests all took a soft sedan chair to the main courtyard of Mrs.
Su.Old Madam Su had been standing at the door of the hall for a long time, waiting, looking forward to the meeting, and everyone looked at each other and smiled."
Auntie, are you used to living in the capital?"
"Auntie, you are still as tough as before, your face is full of red light, and you haven't changed much" "Hehe, have you worked hard along the way" The hometown dialect came out, and everyone entered the house lively.The hot kang, hot tea, and snacks were all ready, and Mama Yun specially arranged for the maid to bring breakfast.After chatting for a while, Tong and Hai explained their intentions, they were not worried about their respective husbands, and followed them to Beijing to take care of them, Hai brought their youngest son to see the world, and Tong brought their youngest daughter to Beijing to play."
As soon as we come, we will cause trouble to my aunt and nephew, nephew and daughter-in-law" Mrs.
Su smiled and narrowed her eyes, and said very happily: "Don't meet me, I see that you are tired, eat breakfast first, and then go back to the house to rest for a long time, and when you are rested, come and talk to me."
You are here, I am even happier than the New Year, the house is all cleaned up, let Su Mu take you there. ”"Well, auntie loves us, we're here for the right time," Tong and Hai stood up with a smile.Old Madam Su instructed the maid to send breakfast to the East Cross Courtyard, and asked Mama Yun: "Is the hot water ready enough" Mama Yun smiled with joy on her face: "It's enough to bathe" Old Madam Su patted Zheng Qingchuan's hand and asked Zheng Qingchuan and Su Mu to accompany the guests to the East Cross Courtyard.Zheng Qingchuan was in charge of the decorations in the East Cross Courtyard, and after cleaning up, she went to see it.She got off the kang and followed Su Mu away.When they went to the East Cross Courtyard, Su Dong and Su Jing saw that there were no trees in the courtyard, and their mood was a little low, but they saw a circle of potted plants in the middle of the courtyard, all of which were small, gathered together, and formed a circle, some of them bloomed, some of them did not bloom, and the leaves were all green, but they were also full of vitality, and their mood was better again.In the corner of the wall was a large cyan tank with two red carp in it.Everywhere is clean, Tong Shi looked at it, very satisfied, and asked in disbelief: "Who else lives in this courtyard, let's see each other" In fact, to the effect: Should the entire courtyard be for us to live Suddenly, the aunt of the Su family said sourly: "There is no one else, only you" The tone, like burping after eating vinegar garlic Hearing the voice, Zheng Qingchuan turned his head to look, only to find that the aunt of the Su family also followed.The aunt of the Su family came to visit the East Cross Courtyard on purpose, and this courtyard used to be lived by Master Du, and if she didn't live there, she would be unhappy and worried about it."
If this yard is given to me as soon as possible, I can open a large vegetable plot" The guests just smiled and didn't answer, and they were very happy to live alone in a small courtyard, so quiet and quiet, convenient for reading, and there was no one else to disturb it, and it was comfortable to live Su Mu said: "This is my grandmother's arrangement, and my grandmother said that the two uncles need a quiet house to study."
If you need to add something, just let me know. ”Mama Yun personally led the six girls to meet the people, and said: "Temporarily arrange for these girls to serve in the East Cross Courtyard, if they are disobedient, even if the two ladies punish them, the old lady knows, and will definitely not let them go" The maids bowed their heads and saluted resignedly.Tong and Hai looked at each other and smiled, and said: "Where have we used any epiphysis, just keep it, this is the kindness of the aunt, nephew and niece-in-law, if we refuse, we don't know what to do."
Wait for us to wash up, and then go and thank my aunt in person. ”A picture of guests and hosts, of course, is sandwiched between a staring vinegar jar.Zheng Qingchuan also learned to say kind words: "The eldest uncle, the eldest aunt, the second uncle, the second aunt, the cousin and the cousin have a good rest, we won't bother." ”Su Dong and Su Jing also said politely: "It's us who bothered you" Leaving the guests in the East Cross Courtyard, Zheng Qingchuan followed Su Mu back to Mrs.
Su's house.At this time, the time was less than half an hour before noon: