Chapter 10: The Concubine
Bao Ge'er's robe is ready.
Mo Yi took it, and Wang really checked it over and over again.
The stitch angles are even, the straight lines are straight, the curves are well-bent, and there is a cross pattern at the end.
Well, this is a beautiful job!
But she didn't praise it. After sending Mo Yi away, she told Wang Mama, "This girl's work is not bad!"
Nanny Wang smiled and said, "Yes, Fifth Miss is very meticulous. When she was learning needlework a few years ago, she asked me a lot of questions. She also learned how to cut."
Putting down the cotton-padded jacket in her hand, Wang curled her lips in disapproval: "It's not very useful. Back then, I learned cloud embroidery and double-sided embroidery from Master Jiang. How much can I use them after I get married? Even if I marry into the Mo family, I can't live on it. Look at Wenwen, she's lucky to play the piano well, otherwise, how could the marriage with the Xu family be possible? Mo Yi, this is how your life will be!"
After a while, she continued, "When making spring clothes, if it doesn't work, let Fifth Girl..."
Just as they were talking about this, someone outside said, "Madam, our eldest concubine is here! She's getting off the car!"
"Ah?! Why is the eldest sister here?" Wang rushed out to greet her, "Go and call the girls!"
When Mo Yi heard that her aunt had come, she quickly combed her hair and changed her clothes.
My aunt likes to be picky, so things have to be neat and tidy.
In fact, this aunt was very kind to their family. She sent them food and daily necessities, and was always thinking about good things.
The husband's surname was Qin, and his family was originally engaged in business. He had a long-term vision and found a job. Especially in recent years, Qin's uncle had risen several levels in the Ministry of Revenue because of his proficiency in arithmetic.
My aunt is capable, has a son and a daughter, is quite wealthy, and has a solid position in her husband's family.
So, my grandparents all hold me in high esteem.
Her mother regarded her as her backbone and would seek her advice on all matters, big or small. She would even exaggerate her dislike for her father and the conflicts between her and her husband and complain about them.
In the end:
Uncle Qin always acted like a superior who gave advice and instruction to my father.
My aunt said: I take care of your family, and I don't ask for anything else. But you have to be sensible, grateful, and make progress!
Thinking of this, Mo Yi felt heavy in his heart. Not to mention the Wang family...
Although the Wang family has been wealthy for many years, they still cannot get rid of the mentality of small farmers and nouveau riche.
Not only does he curry favor with my aunt and her husband, but he also tries to put down my father.
There are only two sons-in-law like this. The Wang family has to treat them differently.
For example: My uncle likes to eat fish. Every time we eat, the fish dish must be placed in front of him.
That’s nothing… just tell the servants to set the table in advance.
But the Wang family didn't want to do that! They had to put the fish plate in front of their father first.
Then, when everyone was seated at the table, my grandfather and uncle stood up again, personally moved the fish plate in front of their promising son-in-law with a charming smile on their faces.
Not only did my uncle accept it calmly, but he also had to pretend to be polite to my father...
And when he was "giving advice" to his father, the Wang family members were also echoing him, criticizing and admonishing him.
Every time I went to Wang’s house, my father would be angry for a long time when he came back.
The most important thing is: the mother didn't think it was a big deal. Instead, she joined them in the fun...
My father was originally a little aloof and sensitive. I'm afraid he had been hurt by the Wang family over the years.
But when faced with my father's estrangement, my mother could only complain.
At this moment, Wang Xiujuan had been welcomed in by Mrs. Wang.
She wore a black velvet cape, a brown jacket, a long vest with brown flowers on a black background, and a black skirt with brown flowers embroidered on the skirt, with silver threads dotted on the stamens...
Shining, showing wealth.
He was whispering to his sister, "Mrs. Liang didn't refuse outright, but from her expression, she was obviously unwilling. I understood it at once! There's no point in forcing people to do this. So he stopped talking, thinking about saying a few words and leaving. But he didn't expect that Liang You would come back just in time!"
Her eyes are bright and her eyebrows are raised. The two sisters have very similar expressions!
"Come in and greet me! What a well-behaved child. I think he heard about this. He found an excuse to call Mrs. Liang out. After a while, Mrs. Liang came in again and her attitude changed.
She actually took the initiative to bring up the matter of Yi Yatou. She said that Mo Yi was a good and stable girl. She also liked her. But this matter still needs to be discussed with her parents-in-law and husband. Let's wait for the letter. But this... it is clear that there is room for negotiation! In my opinion, maybe Liang You himself is willing!"
"Oh my god, is this true?!" Wang was incredulous. "Well... Sister, did Liang You misunderstand? Didn't he think you were talking about Mo Wen?"
Wang Xiujuan had a look on her face that said, "How could it be a misunderstanding? They knew about Mo Wen's marriage. Liang You and Master Xu have even met each other!"
"This is great! Amitabha..." Wang clasped her hands together excitedly. "Sister, how come my fate has changed for the better? Wenwen's marriage is so good, and Yiyi is going to marry into the Liang family again. There is really nothing to worry about!"
Wang Xiujuan rolled her eyes at her, took a sip of tea and shook her head.
Wang finally reacted: "Oh, I was stunned. This is all thanks to my sister! It was my sister who personally took action! I was so excited that I don't know what to say!"
Wang Xiujuan was satisfied: "The marriages of these two girls have been settled. If Moda passes the imperial examination, she will give birth to your eldest grandson...your life will really get better!" She patted her sister.
"Yes, yes! If I can't count on my husband, I can count on my children! Fortunately, I have my sister to help me..." She came close to her eldest sister and acted coquettishly.
"You're my only sister! I'm living a good life, so I'll always think of you!"
Just as she finished speaking, Mo Wen arrived. She saluted with a smile on her face: "Aunt, you are here?"
"Wenwen! This girl... wow, she's getting more and more beautiful!" Wang Wenjuan reached out and pulled Mo Wen, looking her up and down with satisfaction.
Mo Wen was wearing a purple-red casual jacket, which made her face look particularly white and her eyes particularly bright.
Looking at the smiles on the faces of my mother and aunt, I asked, "What good news is this? Look at how radiant my aunt and mother are!"
"Of course there are good things! Good things keep coming! Wenwen, are you sorting out your dowry in the house?" Wang Wenjuan teased her.
"Aunt, you are making fun of Wenwen again!" Mo Wen's face was quite shy.
"Why are you being laughed at? Your uncle said that he saw Mr. Xu's elder brother the other day! He just got promoted to a higher level, he's not very old, but he's very calm! With an elder brother like this, Xu Ke won't have to worry about his future!"
As they were talking, Mo Yi and Mo Liu walked in.
"Aunt! Qing'er misses you so much!" Mo Qing was very affectionate to his aunt. As soon as he entered the door, he rushed over and hugged her arm.
"Oh, you reckless idiot!" Wang Xiujuan was bumped and cursed Mo Qing.
Mo Yi bowed quietly: "Aunt!"
This time, it was the first time that Wang Xiujuan looked at Mo Yi carefully.
After looking him up and down for a long time, he finally nodded and said to his sister, "Yi Yi has grown taller and seems to have grown up. He is quite handsome!"
Wang finally smiled at Mo Yi, but she still looked down on him: "You just don't understand yet! You're so stupid. You should be able to grow taller!"
This attitude made Mo Yi feel a little strange.
She took out a purse and said, "Aunt, Yi Yi made a purse for Yuan Niang. Take a look..."
Wang Xiujuan took it. It was a pink satin purse with a tiger head embroidered on one side and a cat head embroidered on the other.
Her eldest granddaughter Yuanniang was born in the year of the tiger.
The Qin family and the Wang family were not short of things, but looking at the purse in her hand, Wang Xiujuan nodded in satisfaction. "Yiyi's needlework is neat, and this idea is very ingenious! The little girl will definitely like it. Okay! Auntie will take it back to Yuanniang!"
I thought to myself: This girl is really thoughtful, and my work was not in vain!
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(End of this chapter)
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