Chapter 161 A great job!
Yang Lihua is not a fool. How could a healthy person die in the woodshed? It must be something complicated, but she would not question it.
She just listened to whatever Mrs. Min said and occasionally gave her a few words of comfort.
Human nature is complex. Mrs. Min did something evil. She felt happy but also had an indelible fear in her heart, but she was more proud than anything else.
She didn't know how many nights she had been jealous of Aunt Liu, jealous of her for giving birth to the eldest son, and jealous of her for being favored by the master.
Now that Aunt Liu is dead, she is still alive, this is her victory!
But she could not reveal these words or this pride at all at home. Now, in front of Yang Lihua, an unrelated peasant woman, she could show a little bit.
But as soon as she finished speaking, she felt a little regretful.
Fortunately, Yang Lihua was very "simple and honest" and did not guess what was wrong.
She felt relieved a little, then opened the double-layer box. Inside the box was a set of jewelry made of pure gold inlaid with rubies, including hairpins, hairpins, bracelets and rings.
The bright gold color is extremely dazzling, and it is obviously very valuable.
"Lihua, this birthday party went smoothly and didn't bring shame to me and our Min family. It's all thanks to you and Zhuzhu. I thought about it and decided that you wouldn't accept anything I prepared for you.
"That's why I chose this set of jewelry. Please accept it. When Zhuzhu gets married in the future, this set of jewelry will definitely make her marriage more glorious!"
"No, it's too expensive!" Yang Lihua quickly declined without any pretense.
Regardless of the cost of making this set of jewelry, the gold and gems used alone are probably worth two hundred taels!
"Ma'am, I was just helping out, and I wasn't sure if it was the biscuits' fault at the time. I was really reckless. I'm lucky I didn't get into trouble. I can't accept such a valuable thank-you gift!"
Yang Lihua kept pushing the box towards Mrs. Min and refused to accept it.
Mrs. Min insisted and pushed the box back.
"No, Lihua. This jewelry is for Zhuzhu. It's my advance gift for her wedding. You don't have to have it, but Zhuzhu must have it! Otherwise, I'd feel bad and would have to find something else to give her. Why push it back and forth like this? Take it now!"
"If you think it's valuable, just send me some of the new things you get at home. The wild game and vegetables, and that bag of corn seeds, are all good things!"
Yang Lihua had no choice but to stand up and salute when she saw that she really couldn't get out.
"Thank you, ma'am. I'll accept it on behalf of Zhuzhu."
"Oh, that's right." Mrs. Min was very happy and took out another two hundred taels of silver notes from the secret layer of the box. Before she could say anything, Yang Lihua was already anxious.
"Madam, it has been dealt with. This won't do!"
Madam Min quickly waved her hands and said, "Listen to me, this is my wages!"
Yang Lihua was stunned and slowly withdrew her hand, "Madam, our family hasn't taken on any work recently?"
Madam Min smiled and said, "I'm sorry, Lihua. I've secretly taken on a job for you. There's a squire in the next county whose elderly mother is celebrating her sixty-sixth birthday, and the squire's wife wants to embroider a Guanyin as a birthday gift."
"It so happened that the niece of the country gentleman's wife was at my birthday party that day. After she returned, she told me about the double-sided embroidered fan and asked me to do it. The country gentleman's wife is willing to pay two hundred taels of silver for you to embroider a two-foot-long Guanyin statue.
"I heard this job isn't difficult and should be perfect for you, so I took it upon myself to do it for you. Do you think you can embroider it?"
As she spoke, she signaled the maid to open the package.
The package contained the finest Tencel satin, a full ten feet long. Against the sunlight coming through the window, the satin looked like ripples on silver water when it moved slightly, which was extremely beautiful.
The rest are embroidery threads, of different colors and materials, a total of six boxes. There is also a box of embroidery needles of different sizes, each one polished to be smooth and exquisite.
Yang Lihua was attracted at once and couldn't help but step forward to look at the satin, embroidery thread and embroidery needle.
"This satin is truly exceptional. Even in Jiangnan, you might not find much of it. It would take the best weaver half a year to weave just one piece! And the embroidery thread, with so many colors, wouldn't even be enough to make a two-foot Guanyin statue."
Madam Min also stepped forward to play with it, chatting with a smile, "I heard that this satin was a dowry from the country gentleman's wife. If it weren't for my mother-in-law's sixty-sixth birthday, I'm afraid she wouldn't be willing to give it away. And the country gentleman's wife said that the satin and needlework are free for you to use, and any leftovers are yours.
"I estimate that the remaining stuff is enough to make a small screen for the kang or something. When Zhuzhu starts learning to write and count, it will be perfect for her to put on the table."
Yang Lihua pondered this carefully for a long moment before responding solemnly, "Thank you, Madam. I'll take this job. Also, please give my employer a message. Since this is a birthday gift for the elderly man, I'll embroider Guanyin on one side and the God of Longevity on the other, to convey auspicious meanings."
"Really?" Madam Min hesitated. "Double-sided embroidery would be best, but wouldn't it be too labor-intensive?"
"No, three months should be enough." Yang Lihua smiled confidently, "The salary offered by the employer is too high. Since I accepted it, I must be worthy of this high price of two hundred taels."
"You, I was right. You're a down-to-earth and honest man!" Madam Min nodded repeatedly, but still said, "Well, I won't send the letter to the squire's family yet. I'll give them a surprise when the time comes!"
Yang Lihua naturally would not refute. The two of them checked the satin and needle and thread again, and made sure there was no damage. Yang Lihua then carefully put them away.
At this time, Chunhong came in and said, "Auntie, lunch is ready. Second Auntie asked where to set the table."
Yang Lihua replied, "The weather is nice today, why not put it on the stone table in the yard."
Chunhong responded and quickly retreated.
Soon, Liu Dongniang brought a tray and brought the food from the kitchen in front.
Zhuzhu and Miss Min were following behind her.
Zhuzhu tossed her short legs around and shouted as she entered the door, "Mom, mom, it's time for dinner. Zhuzhu is so hungry!"
Although Miss Min didn't say anything, her face was rosy, there were faint traces of sweat on her forehead, and her eyes were full of smiles, obviously she was having a lot of fun.
Only the sesame ball that ran across the threshold last stuck out its tongue...
Women are the most terrifying creatures in the world, especially the young ones, no doubt about it!
He is a mighty mastiff, the overlord of the grassland, but he has his hair braided and tied with a red string, and he has to run around picking up sachets!
I’m so tired!
Yang Lihua was hugged by her daughter, and when she looked at Miss Min and Zhimaqiu, she couldn't help laughing.
"Zhuzhu, take Miss to wash her hands, okay? We'll have dinner soon!"
Then she called Chunhong again, "Go and bring the bowl of bones on the stove to Zhimaqiu. He must be exhausted. Give him some warm water."
Sesame Ball immediately shouted happily, his hard work finally paid off!
Madam Min was surprised and laughed, "Oh my, this little dog can actually understand human language?"
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