Chapter 749 751. New Year's Eve
At this most critical moment, Hou Cunjin certainly does not want his reputation to be damaged.
Only I, a stupid woman, can't see clearly. I really think that if the eldest girl's reputation is ruined, it will be good for the younger ones.
Now sending the two sisters to the younger sister together, it can be said that they are going to learn the official rules and regulations, which can also be regarded as gaining a good reputation for the second girl.
Hou Li was still angry, and in order to ease the relationship with her natal family, she even gave more generous gifts than in previous years.
Even so, my sister-in-law from my mother's side was still saying strange things, and it was my own nosy sister-in-law who caused all this.
Hou Cunjin saw the expression on her face and regretted his indulgence over the years.
"Go pack up Yao'er and have someone send her over right away."
After saying that, he turned and walked out of the yard, leaving Hou Li to sweep all the cups on the table to the ground.
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Jin Qianqian thought that Hou Cunjin would have to wait for a while before coming to her house, but she didn't expect to hear a visiting card delivered by the doorman the next day.
It seems that the Hou brothers and sisters are truly unique, and their way of sending visiting cards is extremely different.
After hearing the doorman say that someone was still waiting outside, Jin Qianqian could only ask Xu Dawang to go and greet them first.
Xu Dawang came back to report soon, and he indeed came for the soap.
Jin Qianqian asked someone to find Minghai and have him receive her for a detailed discussion.
Hou Cunjin knew that there were many rules for the wives of officials, and it would be more to his liking to have the chief steward come to talk to him, so he would not be too restrained.
The two parties went back and forth, Minghai held on to the bottom line, and Hou Cunjin offered a price higher than expected, and finally the deal was made.
He also knew that if it weren't for his eldest daughter, he really wouldn't be able to monopolize this business.
When she returned home, she asked the housekeeper to pack up a lot of good things and send them to the Wu family to give to Hou Tianer, which made Hou Li so angry that she couldn't sleep all night.
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Gu Wenheng finally arrived in Yongchang County on the day of the Little New Year.
But a few days before the seal, he still had a lot of things to deal with. After having a meal in the mansion, he had no time to take a good rest and started to work in the government office again.
By the time he stopped again, it was New Year's Eve.
"Finally, we can stop and rest," Jin Qianqian helped him fill the soup, "Master has worked hard all year, and finally we can stop and rest for a few days."
The government office will not open for business until the eighth day of the first lunar month, and this is also his rare rest time.
Gu Wenheng also felt a little guilty. "This year, I have spent too little time with you. In the next few days, let's spend the New Year well as a family."
Jin Qianqian, "Should we call Gu Yi and the others over as well?"
"Don't worry about those brats; they'll feel more comfortable together.
Tonight, we all have a New Year's Eve dinner together, which is also lively. "
Didn’t you see that Gu Benluo had kidnapped Gu Bencan? In his words, the brothers should have a good relationship with each other.
In fact, they were just a few kids who got together to play. During the holiday season, he didn't want to restrict the children and let them do whatever they wanted.
"It's a rare opportunity for the two of us to have some quiet time. You've been too busy these days." Gu Wenheng grabbed her hand and said softly, "I've been to East City. It's very lively and has brought vitality to Yongchang County."
All these outstanding political achievements were brought about by Jin Qianqian. Because of this bonus, officials throughout Yongchang County have been working particularly efficiently these days.
Jin Qianqian, "But when I went out these days, I heard a lot of complaints. The ladies of each family were secretly complaining that the master had assigned them too many things to do, so these masters had not returned home for a long time."
Gu Wenheng snorted, "Without paying, how can there be any reward?
We gave such huge benefits to everyone in Dongcheng before, but these people are not satisfied and even want to trip you up.
Since they have gained benefits, they should do their work well and meticulously. "
Gu Wenheng would never say that he is picky and demands perfection in everything.
He had just gone out for an inspection, and these people were ostracizing Jin Qianqian. He couldn't do anything to these women in the inner house, but the officials under him could do something about it.
However, under this high-pressure policy, these people still have unlimited potential, so they can accomplish their tasks perfectly this year.
Jin Qianqian smiled and said, "Actually, I don't mind. It's better if they are willing to exclude me. I am getting impatient with those boring banquets one after another.
It just so happens that during those days, I can also free up my hands to deal with the things in East City."
She was very happy that Gu Wenheng had the heart to help her vent her anger.
She put a few chopsticks into his bowl and said, "You have become darker and thinner these days outside. You should rest well in the mansion for a few days."
Gu Wenheng, "If you have anything to say in the future, please tell me directly. We won't be bothered by them. If the messenger hadn't said a few more words, I wouldn't have known about it."
As for Jin Qianqian only reporting good news and not bad news, Gu Wenheng felt that he should still mention it.
"I'm just afraid that you'll have too many things to do outside and I don't want you to worry too much." Jin Qianqian knew that this matter would not go away, so she hurriedly explained.
"Besides, I really don't think it's a big deal. After this experience, I can see clearly how many people behave, and I will have a better idea of what to do with them in the future."
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Gaoling Village
Li Cuicui stood outside the gate, watching her sons putting up couplets.
Several daughters-in-law were shouting there, and things were crooked here and pasted upside down there. The lively scene made her smile.
"Mom, we all come to your place today to have a meal, so we can have some fun together." Liu Liu and Gu Lehua stood beside the old lady and said jokingly.
"Don't you guys come to my place to eat less often?" Li Cuicui pointed at her daughters-in-law and scolded them with a smile, "You are getting lazier and lazier now. You come to my place to eat every now and then. Be careful that the kitchen is covered with dust."
"Look at what you said, old man. It's not that Yuan Jin and his friends are not home all day. We are too lonely to fire alone. We can have some fun here." Li Xiaohua said confidently, "Food tastes better when there are more people."
Li Cuicui doesn't care what these daughters-in-law are thinking, but at least the family is harmonious now, which is what they want to see as elders.
As for Gu Dashi, who was still lying on the kang, he seemed to have come to terms with it these days. On weekdays, he would have people carry him to the yard and eat with everyone.
As long as he wasn't sarcastic or throwing tantrums, Li Cuicui felt that she could still tolerate him.
Anyway, no matter how much I dislike it, I have already seen it for so many years, so it doesn't matter if I spend the last few moments with it.
"It's a pity that there are still a few boys at home, and I don't know when we can be truly reunited." Li Cuicui felt that she was too greedy. She had a good life, but still wanted more.
(End of this chapter)
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