Chapter 492 These days, there are quite a lot of male foxes
Xu stood up holding Haoran, bowed in the direction of Song Yuntang and said, "In reply to Madam, my milk is more than enough to feed the little master these days. I can also feed He Ran at the same time. With goat milk, it is enough."
Song Yuntang nodded.
"As long as both children are well fed, that's enough." She picked up the comb and combed the short hair on the side of her head into her bun. "Jinshu, what kind of gifts do people usually give when they move into a new house in the capital?"
Jinshu was a maid from the Shangshu Mansion.
I think I have a better understanding of these things.
Jinshu clasped his hands in front of him, bowed slightly and said, "Moving into a new house is a great joyous event. For good omens, most ordinary families would give gifts of grain, oil, rice, flour, stoves, new bedding, bowls, chopsticks, and brooms. If they have a strong relationship with the person, or in order to maintain a good relationship, they would also give some valuable ornaments and precious porcelain."
Song Yuntang thought about it.
"Well, take some money and go buy some preserved fruits and snacks, and buy a decent set of bowls and chopsticks, and bring back two pots of good wine. After lunch, we will take them to South City to celebrate the new house for Brother Lu and Sister-in-law."
There are also some etiquettes for giving gifts.
It cannot be too shabby, but it must be based on the conditions and needs of the host.
The Lu family’s financial situation is limited now. If the gift is too expensive, they will have to spend a lot of effort to repay the favor when they move into a new house in the future.
It is not conducive to the maintenance of personal relationships.
Jin Shu bowed, took the silver and went out.
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After lunch in the afternoon and Hao Ting took a nap, Song Yuntang asked Xia Ning to prepare the carriage, put the gifts prepared in the morning on the carriage, and took the children to South City.
He opened the door, and Jinshu took the gift in his hand and went in first.
He felt a little embarrassed.
"You guys just came, but you brought so many things."
Song Yuntang smiled and said, "It's just some wine, preserved fruits and snacks. I also brought a set of bowls and utensils for my sister-in-law. They are not expensive things. I hope my sister-in-law doesn't think it's shabby."
He said hurriedly, "How could that be? I got up this morning and was busy cleaning the yard. I was busy until just now when I had time to rest. I was thinking of asking Xingyan to go to the street to buy some wine. Since my sister-in-law brought some wine, it just solved my urgent need. Please come in, sister-in-law."
After Song Yuntang entered the yard, he looked around.
The yard is indeed not big. Even with the house, the area is not bigger than the small garden in my own yard.
However, the house was cleaned inside and out, and the decoration was fresh and elegant. There was also a tall old elm tree in the yard, which contrasted with the slightly older house, and the scenery was very nice.
"This courtyard is decorated by my sister-in-law's skillful hands. It is very cozy."
He smiled as he looked at the elm tree in the yard. "I had my eyes on this old elm tree from the beginning. It has elm seeds in the spring and provides shade in the summer. I will put a table and chairs under the elm tree, and the whole family can drink tea and eat fruits. Just thinking about it makes me happy."
"My sister-in-law is really a person who knows how to live."
Song Yuntang followed He into the house.
There are three houses in this yard.
The room covered by the elm tree is the main house, where we usually eat and receive guests. There is a bedroom on each side.
Song Yuntang sat down in the main room and waved to Xing Yan who was not far away.
Lu Xingyan was grateful to this beautiful aunt for helping him many times.
Seeing her waving, he hurried over and bowed to her politely.
"Hello, Aunt Song."
Song Yuntang smiled and stretched out his hand.
"Put your hand out, and I'll feel your pulse again."
Lu Xingyan nodded, quickly rolled up his sleeves and stretched out his arm.
Song Yuntang carefully felt the pulse of his left and right hands, and found it to be regular and strong.
"Have you been feeling unwell lately?"
Lu Xingyan shook his head and said, "I don't feel any discomfort."
Song Yuntang smiled.
"Aunt Song will teach you a set of Five Animal Exercises. No matter how busy you are every day, you should insist on practicing at home for at least half an hour, okay?"
Lu Xingyan looked curious.
"Will this prevent the onset of the disease?"
Song Yuntang shook his head, "Your Xian's disease has been cured. Doing this will make Xingyan's body healthier and less likely to get sick in the future."
Lu Xingyan nodded obediently.
"Then I'll listen to my aunt."
If I don't get sick, my parents won't have to worry about me. If I'm healthy, I'll be able to protect my sister in the future.
Song Yuntang winked at Xia Ning, who understood and led Lu Xingyan to the yard.
He, who was making tea in the kitchen, looked at the scene in the yard and couldn't help laughing.
My son hasn't had any symptoms for almost half a month.
I hope that he is well now, as my sister-in-law said.
In the evening, Xie Yingwei, Lu Jingnian and Xu Qingye came home together.
He did not come empty-handed. Not only did he ask his followers to bring a bag of rice, he also brought two roast chickens from the restaurant.
Song Yuntang didn't expect that Mr. Xie was actually a pragmatic person.
Xie Yingwei handed two roast chickens to He.
"Sister-in-law, I'm stupid and don't know how to give gifts. I think every household needs firewood, rice, oil and salt, so I took the opportunity to bring you a bag of rice while Brother Lu and Sister-in-law were moving into a new house. I wish Brother Lu and Sister-in-law a prosperous family and a worry-free life."
He smiled and took the roast chicken he handed over.
"Thank you, brother, you are so good at talking. I will accept your good words." He turned to look at Jason Lu, "Jason, my sister-in-law is sitting in the main room. I still have to work with Nanny Wang in the kitchen. Please entertain the guests and the food will be ready soon."
Jason Lu nodded.
"Madam, you have worked hard." He then asked the two of them to go to the main house, "Please come this way, both of you."
Seeing several people coming in, Song Yuntang stood up and greeted them, holding the child.
Xu Qingye stepped forward and took the child from her hands, his face gentle, "You just gave birth not long ago, be careful not to get too tired or you will have backache in the future."
Now that there were outsiders present, Song Yuntang felt a little embarrassed by Xu Qingye's concern for him.
She leaned close to Xu Qingye and whispered, "Xia Ning and the wet nurse held her more, I only held her for a short while, it's no problem."
Seeing that she looked embarrassed, Xu Qingye pulled her behind him to avoid embarrassment, blocking the view of outsiders.
Seeing the couple in love, Jason Lu smiled and joked.
"Brother Xu is usually as steady as a mountain and cold and ruthless in the Hanlin Academy. I didn't expect that he seemed like a different person in front of my sister-in-law."
Xie Yingwei also looked in their direction, not hiding his envy in the least.
"Don't talk about Brother Xu. If I married a wife as beautiful as my sister-in-law, I would hold her in my hands for fear of dropping her, hold her in my mouth for fear of melting her, and always be on guard against the perverts outside, for fear that she would be seduced away by a vixen if I wasn't careful."
Xu Qingye nodded seriously, "Master Xie's words reminded me that I should be careful. Nowadays, there are still many male vixens."
Song Yuntang, who was blocked behind him, heard these words, pinched his sleeve and smiled.
Xu Qingye has always been serious, but now he is talking nonsense in a serious manner, which is quite different from his past.
As if sensing his wife's emotions, Xu Qingye looked back, with the corners of his lips slightly raised.
Xie Yingwei was stunned, and said with an embarrassed smile, "I was just joking, Brother Xu, don't take my words seriously."
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