Chapter 202 You are old, she is young
Shen Ruoying used a lot of effort to suppress the rage in her heart and forced a dry smile on her face.
"Hangzhi, what are you going to do with the silver?"
Lu Hangzhi was a little embarrassed to speak at first, but when he saw the gentle smile on Shen Ruoying's face, he heaved a sigh of relief.
No matter what, they are family.
We should share the hardships.
Lu Hangzhi: "Before, I spent some extra money on gifts and entertainment between colleagues, and I paid it out of my account in advance. My mother originally said that she would settle the account for me."
"But she met the wrong person and something like that happened."
"The account is not balanced right now, and the IOU is still with my sister-in-law. I was wondering if you have money, could you help me settle the account?"
"Don't worry, I'll just borrow this money from you. I'll pay you back next year when I get my salary and the money I'll pay you back."
Shen Ruoying felt uncomfortable when she heard that the IOU was with Gu Qingning.
It’s okay that Lu Hangzhi is not as good as Lu Jingyu.
She didn't want to be inferior to Gu Qingning anywhere else.
She thought that she could use a little of her dowry to win Lu Hangzhi's favor and make him more grateful to her.
Not a loss at all.
Thinking of this, Shen Ruoying said: "What's the point of talking about lending or not, Hangzhi, we are a family, we have to spend our lives together."
After hearing this, Lu Hangzhi was even more moved.
He hugged Shen Ruoying tightly, "With a wife like this, what else can a husband ask for!"
Shen Ruoying felt his warm embrace, and then she remembered to ask, “By the way, how much silver do you need?”
Lu Hangzhi: "Two thousand taels will do."
The smile on Shen Ruoying's lips froze instantly, and she asked again, "How much did you say?"
Lu Hangzhi: "It's only two thousand taels. It's mainly for gifts to my superiors, so the gifts can't be shabby. And I'm also inviting my colleagues to a drink. This is just a simple drink. Don't worry, I didn't go to a banquet."
After all, eating and drinking is too expensive.
Shen Ruoying only felt that everything in front of her eyes went dark again and again!
When she got married, the Guangping Marquis's Mansion did prepare a lot of dowry for her.
But she also had expenses over the past year, and later she had a conflict with her parents' family, so the private property in her hands became visibly smaller.
Not to mention, she was also planning to exchange the child, and had already given most of the money to Zhao Feiyang to take care of this matter.
Not to mention anything else, she spent a lot of money just to bribe the court doctor!
Shen Ruoying said with difficulty: "Hangzhi, two thousand taels is a bit too much, I can only help you get five hundred taels at most..."
Lu Hangzhi frowned, "Only five hundred taels."
Shen Ruoying: “…”
When Lu Hangzhi saw Shen Ruoying's expression change, he immediately said:
"Five hundred taels is also very good. I will think of a way to deal with the remaining fifteen hundred taels. Or I can ask my sister-in-law to advance next year's allowance."
Shen Ruoying nodded reluctantly.
"Then I'll give you five hundred taels first. We...can't let the sister-in-law find fault with us."
Lu Hangzhi also nodded. To be honest, he didn't want Gu Qingning to look down on him.
Shen Ruoying said again: “Okay, there’s no rush for this matter, let’s eat first.”
"good."
In fact, Shen Ruoying just wanted to have this New Year's Eve dinner with Lu Hangzhi alone, but then she thought that today was the best time to give those bitches a good beating.
She wanted to let them know who was the mistress of Cuiwei Pavilion!
Lu Hangzhi was still thinking about the IOU, so it was destined that no one in Cuiwei Pavilion would enjoy the New Year's Eve dinner.
But over at Songtao Pavilion, it was bustling with activity.
Gu Qingning specially set up a large table in the front yard for the servants today so that they could eat happily.
She and Lu Jingyu also called Mo Yu to have dinner together in the main room.
Mo Yu's eyes sparkled, "I, can do it?"
Even Grandma Liao, Chen Fenfang, Banxia and the others had their meals prepared here and went to the servants' table in the front yard.
But the lady said, he could stay here for dinner?
Gu Qingning's eyes lit up, and she nodded gently, "I've already said it, Mo Yu, can I be your family member?"
Lu Jingyu said that Mo Yu had a stubborn temper and a stubborn personality.
If I tell him the truth now, he will probably sneak into the palace in the middle of the night and kill Concubine Su.
So I can only keep it secret from him for the time being.
But even though she kept it a secret, Gu Qingning couldn't help but show her concern for Mo Yu.
Especially after she revealed her life story to Lu Jingyu, the two of them had become close friends and there were no outsiders around, so she didn't have to restrain herself anymore.
Mo Yu was flattered.
The taciturn boy was also suppressed and restrained when expressing his happiness.
He thought of something, hesitated for a moment, and looked at Lu Jingyu.
Lu Jingyu smiled and nodded encouragingly.
Mo Yu's eyes were sparkling, as bright as stars, and the corners of his mouth were raised high.
The boy, who was already very handsome, laughed from the bottom of his heart, making people feel that the sky was brighter.
He said happily: "Sister!"
Gu Qingning: "..."
Gu Qingning is only eighteen after the Chinese New Year, and Mo Yu is thirteen after the Chinese New Year. In terms of age, they really look like siblings.
When Lu Jingyu saw Gu Qingning’s rare surprised expression, he reached out and knocked Mo Yu on the head.
Mo Yu covered his head and looked at Lu Jingyu in protest with a frown.
Lu Jingyu smiled and said, "Don't call me sister, call me aunt."
Mo Yu pursed his lips, looked at Gu Qingning, and then at Lu Jingyu.
"You are old and she is young."
The implication is that the young lady is called sister, while the master is too old, so he is called uncle.
This time it was Lu Jingyu's turn to be speechless.
Gu Qingning was so happy that she held her waist and tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.
Mo Yu was indeed stubborn enough, and in the end he still insisted on calling Gu Qingning "sister".
It seems like you are fooling me by not letting me shout, and don't treat me as a family member.
Gu Qingning knew that the child had suffered a lot since childhood, and she felt so distressed that she did not insist.
"Then let's eat. The food is getting cold."
"good."
However, just as they started to eat, the butler came to report that the palace had served five dishes.
During the Chinese New Year, the palace would bestow food upon the emperor, which was an honor reserved for important officials.
Not last year.
Because last year, Lu Jingyu was still "killed in battle".
Lu Jingyu asked the eunuch who was delivering the dishes, "Are these dishes given to the Duke's Mansion?"
The eunuch smiled flatteringly and said, "Two dishes are given to Duke Qin, and the other three dishes, His Majesty said, are given to you to reward you for your bravery and dedication to protecting our Great Chu over the years."
Lu Jingyu understood, and after asking the butler to politely send away the eunuch who delivered the dishes, he selected three dishes that Gu Qingning liked.
Then he told Kawatani, "Send the other two dishes to father."
Chuan Gu: "I heard that the Duke will have dinner at Aunt Zhao's place tonight."
Lu Jingyu: "Just send it to Aunt Zhao's courtyard. Just give it to father. As for who he wants to give it to, just follow his lead."
"yes!"
As expected, Duke Qin left two dishes for him and Zhao Jing's family of three to eat together.
He didn't even remember his second son, Lu Hangzhi.
The imperial gift must have been cold by the time it was delivered here, and it would not taste good.
But this is an honor and a glory after all.
Feng, who had just woken up, was alone listening to the sound of firecrackers outside the window.
She asked Biyun confusedly, "Is today New Year's Eve?"
Biyun nodded with a complicated expression.
"Yes, ma'am."
Feng: "Did I sleep too long and miss the New Year's Eve dinner? What time is it now? Come on, Biyun, help me up. I need to put on my makeup."
Biyun quickly supported her and shook her head helplessly.
"Madam, no, that's not necessary. The Duke said that no side branches are allowed to come tonight, and then each courtyard in the Duke's Mansion will have its own time."
Feng sat there dejectedly and was silent for a while.
"You're right. It's not a good time for too many people to gather together this year. They will definitely laugh at me."
"Since each courtyard has its own way, I still have to get up and dress up. I have to go accompany the Duke."
"By the way, His Majesty's gift of food should be coming down by now, right?"
Seeing Feng getting ready to dress up, Biyun felt very sad, but she still told the truth.
"Madam, that's not necessary. The Duke has gone to Zhao's courtyard to have the New Year's Eve dinner. Also, I heard that the two dishes given by the emperor were also sent to Zhao's courtyard."
Feng: “…”
She suddenly felt a black screen in front of her eyes, a fishy and sweet taste in her throat, and she spat out a mouthful of blood!
At the same time, fireworks were blooming over the entire capital city, and the night sky was decorated with colorful lights.
Everyone in Songtao Pavilion crowded in the yard to watch the fireworks.
Banxia: "Granny Liao, look, the fireworks are so beautiful!"
Granny Liao smiled helplessly, "Isn't this the same as in previous years?"
Banxia shook her head seriously, "Although it's the same as in previous years, I still think this year's is the best looking."
The two of them seemed to be deep in thought, recalling the days they had spent with their master in the Marquis of Guangping's mansion.
They looked together at the corridor not far away.
Gu Qingning stood in the corridor, her rabbit fur coat making her look petite and lovely.
She looked up at the splendor of the sky.
Lu Jingyu stayed beside her and reached out to tighten her rabbit fur cloak which had been loosened a little.
The two looked at each other.
Tender affection flows in each other's eyes.
This year's fireworks are indeed more beautiful than those in previous years.
Maybe because she slept too late on New Year’s Eve, when Gu Qingning woke up the next day, the sun was already high in the sky.
Lu Jingyu got up early.
Banxia came in to help Gu Qingning change her clothes and put on her makeup. She whispered, "The second young master came early in the morning. The young master was practicing martial arts there, and he stood beside him for a long time."
Gu Qingning: "Why is he here on New Year's Day?"
Banxia shook her head.
Gu Qingning felt that something was wrong with Lu Hangzhi.
So after she had finished dressing and packing, she went to the place where Lu Jingyu usually practiced martial arts.
When she arrived, Lu Jingyu was pinching Lu Hangzhi's arm.
He looked disgusted, "Your arms are too thin. Although you are going to be a civil servant, you don't need to learn martial arts, but you can strengthen your body. Otherwise, with your frail appearance, you may have to go before your father in the future!"
Lu Hangzhi: “…”
He wanted to fight back, but he couldn't.
Seeing Gu Qingning's figure not far away, Lu Hangzhi's eyes lit up and he said to Gu Qingning: "Sister-in-law, Happy New Year, I came to see you for something!"
Click.
Lu Jingyu, who was standing next to him, broke the stick in his hand in one fell swoop.
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