Chapter 365 Moving

Ji didn't say anything.

She thought of Ji Yong.

Some time ago, Old Lady Ji found a marriage for Ji Yong. But before the two families could meet each other, the girl changed her mind and sent someone to bring a letter to Old Lady Ji, saying that it's not like our girl is unmarriageable, so there's no need to rush to get married. No matter how the Ji family asked questions or explained, she ignored them. It was really because she was asked too many questions that she said, "If you have any questions, go ask your Ji Tanhua." The marriage did not take place, and they became enemies instead.

Old Mrs. Ji was furious and called Ji Yong over to question him.

Ji Yong confessed and said, "I want to find a wife that suits my heart. If you continue to mess around like this, I have other tricks waiting for you. Just don't let your friends become your enemies!"

These words made Old Lady Ji so angry that she fell backwards.

Father Ji said a lot of good things.

Ji Yong still remains true to his original intention.

Ji's mother had no choice but to take Ji away when she went back to her parents' home to pay New Year's greetings and complain to her, asking her to persuade Ji Yong.

Ji Yong was more reserved in front of Ji, but what he said was still very annoying: "None of you should be involved in this matter. I will get married when I want to. My great-grandfather once promised me that as long as I passed the imperial examination, he would not care about me. Now I have not only passed the imperial examination, but I am also working honestly in the Hanlin Academy. If he wants to break his promise, I will not keep it. Since my mother has asked my aunt to speak for her, please tell my words to the old lady word for word."

Old Lady Ji was dejected upon hearing this.

He talked to Ji in a private conversation: "Tell me, is Jianming still thinking about your fourth daughter?"

On one side is the husband's family, and on the other side is the parents' family. How can Ji answer such a question?

"I don't think so!" She tried to smooth things over. "You don't understand Jianming's personality. If he still has Shougu in his heart, he would have been thinking about how to break up the other person. How could he be so quiet?"

Old Lady Ji thought for a moment and sighed, "You are right. He really is like that."

Ji advised, "Some men learn things early, while others learn things late. Jianming is now a Jinshi who has passed the imperial examinations twice. You are still worried that he can't find a good wife. I don't think you need to worry about this. Maybe his love star will move after the new year!"

Old Lady Ji nodded and said, "He won't drink water if you press him. Let's put this matter aside for now." Then she stopped caring about Ji Yong's marriage.

But there was something that Ji didn't dare tell anyone.

When she was going home, Ji Yong came to see her off and asked her, "How is Song Mo treating Shougu?"

At that time, Ji felt like her soul had left her body. She immediately stepped forward and covered Ji Yong's mouth, and hurriedly said, "They are living well. Shougu is going to be a mother soon. If you don't believe it, you can go and ask around," and hurriedly got on the carriage.

Could it be that Ji Yong is really thinking about Shang Shou Gu?

If this is true, it will be difficult to deal with!

Do you want to tell Dou Zhao?

But if I tell Dou Zhao, will he feel burdened?

Ji felt that it was difficult to go left and right. She was in a daze the whole night. She couldn't remember exactly what lights she looked at or what snacks she ate. However, when she returned home, she saw Han taking some food from his sleeves. He took out a small oil bun, opened it and stuffed some food into his eldest son's mouth. The sweet look on the young couple's lips made others envious.

She couldn't help but think of her youngest son again.

Ji Lingze no longer accepts anything his son sends him...I just hope he can come to his senses and turn back.

Speaking of which, the younger son also has half Ji family blood.

How come the Ji family has been so law-abiding for generations, but in this generation, not only did they produce Ji Yong, but they also produced Dou Dechang?

Ji shook his head helplessly.

On the 18th day of the first lunar month, she went to see off Mrs. Zhao and her daughter. After the 17th day of the first lunar month, the lanterns were put away and the New Year was over. Her aunt and Zhao Zhangru were also going to move to Yuqiao Hutong. She had always been on good terms with Mrs. Zhao, so it was reasonable for her to go and see her off. Moreover, the Ji family lived in Yuqiao Hutong, so she could introduce Mrs. Zhao to her eldest sister-in-law. A neighbor is worse than a distant relative. The Zhao mother and daughter lived there, so if there was anything, the Ji family could help.

I didn't expect there were people who came earlier than her.

When she arrived, the Fifth Lady, her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and Dou Zhao were already there.

When Ji saw Dou Zhao wearing a bright red fur coat inlaid with black mink fur, which set off her fair skin and graceful appearance, she could not help but step forward, hold her hand, and said with a smile, "You are even more beautiful now that you are pregnant."

Dou Zhao smiled and said to Zhao Zhangru: "The elders like to see women with full moon faces, which make them look wealthy and blessed. Sixth aunt is saying that I have gained weight."

Everyone laughed.

Ji said, "What's wrong with getting fat? A carefree mind makes the body fat, and only when everything goes smoothly can one get fat." She pinched Dou Zhao's cheek and said angrily, "How dare you make up stories about Sixth Aunt!"

Dou Zhao hid beside Zhao Zhangru, put his arm around her shoulders and smiled.

That smile was bright and generous, like the good weather in May.

Ji had never seen Dou Zhao so cheerful.

She felt mixed emotions.

I decided to introduce my eldest sister-in-law and Mrs. Zhao to each other another day.

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Although Song Mo's house in Yuqiao Hutong is not big, it is exquisite.

There is a century-old camphor tree in front of the door. There is a stone-blue screen wall with the word "Fu" on it as you enter. A cluster of bamboos in the corner is taller than the eaves. The furniture is all black lacquered, and looks shiny and glossy with the passage of time. Hanging in the middle hall is a priceless painting called "Returning Home on a Snowy Night" by Zhao Yan, a master of ink painting from the previous dynasty.

Even my sixth aunt, who was very particular about food, clothing and daily expenses, couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

My aunt was a little worried and said, "I didn't expect this house to be so neat and tidy. I'm afraid it will be ruined if we hold a banquet for it."

Zhao Zhangru will hold her wedding here.

Dou Zhao smiled and said, "No matter how nice the house is, if no one appreciates it, it's like wearing a gorgeous dress at night. Just use it with confidence. It's a good opportunity to ventilate the house and bring some good luck."

Everyone laughed again after hearing this.

The housekeeper who was in charge of the house hurriedly brought the maids and old women to pay their respects.

When my aunt saw that Song Mo had even hired servants to patrol the house at night, she couldn't help but feel very grateful.

The housekeeper had been told that the people who were staying here temporarily were the wife's uncle and aunt, and she was asked to serve them well. Seeing Dou Zhao personally escorting the wife of the Zhao family, she knew that they were close relatives, not relatives who came to ask for money, so she became more cautious and did not dare to be careless. She personally went to the kitchen to cook two of her specialties to entertain Dou Zhao and others. When Dou Zhao and others sent his aunt to Yuqiao Hutong, it was almost noon. Since the housekeeper had prepared the meal, they did not hesitate to stay in the house for lunch.

They are just some common home-cooked dishes, but they are very delicious.

Ji and the Fifth Madam kept praising Song Mo for his attentiveness.

Dou Zhao smiled and decided to reward Song Mo well when he returned.

Because their aunt was still packing boxes, they sat for a while and were about to get up and say goodbye, but a servant ran in and said, "Master Chen from the Jinyiwei Zhenfu Division heard that the lady was here, and wanted to come in to pay her respects."

Dou Zhao then remembered that Chen Jia lived here.

There is also Ji Yong, who also lives in Yuqiao Hutong.

All the acquaintances are gathered together.

I wonder how Ji Yong is doing now?

Are you doing your job in the Hanlin Academy in an orderly manner?

He's not the kind of man who will calm down as he gets older!

Dou Zhao smiled and said to the servant, "I'm going back home now. Go tell Master Chen that I'm accompanying some elders and it's not convenient for me to see him. My aunt lives here, if he's interested, please help take care of her."

The servant responded and left.

Cai said with a sigh, "Fourth Aunt is really amazing! Even the people from Jinyiwei Zhenfu Division came in to greet Fourth Aunt when they heard that she was here!"

The Fifth Madam frowned, not liking Cai's frank snobbery.

Guo came out to smooth things over, saying with a smile, "Now Fourth Auntie should be relieved, right? We've even found bodyguards for Madam Uncle."

Mrs. Five laughed.

Guo said, "My cousin is getting married soon. Can I come over tomorrow to help my aunt run some errands?"

The Fifth Madam and Mrs. Cai were both stunned.

Guo has always been quiet, why did she suddenly become fond of socializing?

My aunt was naturally happy to have someone familiar with Kyoto to help her, and she nodded in agreement.

Dou Zhaoze looked at Guo thoughtfully, and followed everyone else to the Chuihua Gate followed by his aunt, and then returned to the Yingguo Mansion Hutong.

Song Mo was talking to Mr. Yan in the study.

Dou Zhaoqi asked, "Why did the prince come back so early today?"

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It happened that Su Xin came to see her.

She put the matter behind her and happily welcomed Su Xin in.

"Let me see if you have changed at all?" Dou Zhao took Su Xin's hand and looked at her carefully.

Her jet-black hair was tied into a bun, and she wore a goose-yellow lilac flower and a purple bauhinia silk flower, a plain blue jacket with floral patterns, and gold earrings shaped like wire lanterns on her ears. She looked elegant and dignified.

Dou Zhao nodded continuously and said, "She looks like a housekeeper's wife!"

Su Xin blushed.

Su Jin brought Ruo Zhu in. When she saw Su Xin, she was pleasantly surprised and then asked Dou Zhao for advice: "The shopkeeper of the silk shop brought the fabric for this year's summer clothes. Should we follow the rules of previous years and give each of us a set of bright blue burnt cloth jackets, or change to other colors?"

There were two or three hundred maids in the palace, all of whom made summer clothes in spring and winter clothes in summer.

Dou Zhao smiled and said, "Let's follow the custom of previous years."

Su Jin smiled and bent her knees to retreat.

Su Xin said to Dou Zhao, "Madam, I remember when you got married, you had more than ten pieces of fine silk. This material is not as good as other materials and cannot be kept for a long time. I think you should take out a few pieces to reward people, so that these silks will not go bad in the warehouse."

As soon as she finished speaking, she regretted it deeply.

I am no longer the Madam's personal maid, and it is not my turn to interfere in these matters. However, I cannot change my old habits and have to take charge of Madam's household again.

Dou Zhao had always considered Su Xin as his own and didn't think too much about it. He said with emotion: "You are really attentive. I don't even remember what's in my stock!"

Then I will come back to serve you!

The words came to her lips, but Su Xin swallowed them back.

Each government office has its own rules. A married maid has her own family to take care of. It is impossible for her to serve her employer full-time, and there is absolutely no reason for her to come back to work.

She thought for a moment and said, "Madam, have you found a personal maid? Or why not let Sulan get married later? You don't have a capable person by your side. I think even if Sulan gets married, she will not be at peace."