Chapter 62: Wenxinyuan does not support idle people
In the evening, the bricks, tiles, mud and sand ordered by Chunxi were delivered.
Shen Qingyuan watched her busying around counting the items and couldn't help but ask, "Are you planning to build it yourself?"
Chunxi said without hesitation: "Not only me, but also Aunt Jia."
Just from tidying up the warehouse, Aunt Jia was so tired that she lay in bed all day. If the kitchen was to be repaired, would Aunt Jia still be alive?
Shen Qingyuan wanted to laugh a little, but was more curious: "When did you learn to be a bricklayer?"
This doesn't seem like a job for a girl.
Chunxi narrowed her eyes and said, "Many of the houses near my home were built by Uncle Li next door. My father was not at home, so I had nothing to do, so I always followed Uncle Li around. I helped him move bricks and tiles. I learned a lot from watching so much. Even if I can't build a big house, I can still build a small kitchen."
Chunxi's energetic look gave Shen Qingyuan a strange feeling in his heart.
Xiao was depressed and not close to him. She told him all the truth before she died.
Marquis Qingyuan is not his biological father, and Mrs. Mo regards him as a thorn in her side. He does not belong to the Marquis's Mansion, but he cannot go back to the Xiao Family. Over the years, he has always felt that he is a rootless duckweed.
So no matter whether Mo embezzled Xiao's dowry or interfered and made him bear the reputation of being a wife-killer, he never complained or got angry.
But now Chunxi wants to build a small kitchen in the Marquis' Mansion with his own hands. He is like a dead tree that has come back to life and has grown roots.
Chunxi worked quickly and counted the goods quickly and settled the payment.
As soon as he sent the deliveryman away, Cao Wen came back with his head hung.
He must have cried a lot, his eyes were red and swollen, and his shoulders twitched from time to time, making him look very pitiful.
Chunxi didn't feel distressed at all, and even laughed out loud: "Why are you back? Mother doesn't want you anymore?"
As soon as these words came out, Cao Wen burst into tears again.
He ran a long way before returning home. He told his mother that his sister's life in the Marquis' Mansion was not as good as she said. Aunt Jia in the Marquis' Mansion was very fierce and his sister was very busy. He had to walk from the Marquis' Mansion to the academy every day, which was even more tiring than living at home.
But his mother didn't believe it at all, saying that his sister was testing him on purpose, and that as long as he persisted for a while, he would be able to live the life of a young master in a marquis's mansion.
He said he just wanted to stay at home and didn't want to live the life of a rich young master, but his mother pointed at his nose, scolded him harshly, and kicked him out of the house.
He cried outside the door for a long time, but his mother refused to open the door to look at him.
There was no choice but to come back to find his sister.
Chunxi had no intention of comforting Cao Wen, and went to the kitchen to order food.
I'm so tired from fighting today. I need to replenish my energy so I can have the strength to work tomorrow.
Just as she took two steps, Cao Wen caught up with her and looked at her with tears in his eyes: "Sister, can you help me tell my mother to let me go home?"
"Why do you have to go home?"
Chunxi stopped, and Cao Wen pursed her lips and said, "Madam Jia is very fierce. I am afraid to live in that room alone. Besides, it is very far from the academy. If I walk, it will take me a long time to get there every day."
"So you want to live with me and let me arrange a carriage or even a servant to take you to the academy every day, right?"
Chunxi's tone was gentle, and Cao Wen's eyes showed a hint of anticipation. But the next moment, he was poured a bucket of cold water: "I have to be humble and do menial work in the Marquis' Mansion. How can you, an outsider living under someone else's roof, want to be a rich young master? How can you be so arrogant?"
Chunxi said this bluntly, and Cao Wen's face suddenly turned red with embarrassment.
He was trying desperately to make out the words when he heard his elder sister say, "If you think the academy is too far away, you don't have to go to study, but you can't eat for free in the mansion. From now on, serving tea and water, sweeping and mopping the floor in this courtyard will all be your responsibilities."
Chunxi did what he said and immediately found a rag and asked Cao Wen to wipe all the decorations in the house.
Cao Wen: “…”
He may not be my sister's biological brother.
After assigning work to Cao Wen, Chunxi immediately went to the kitchen.
As soon as she left, Shen Qingyuan called Qingshu to the study: "Where did you go today?"
"The young master was making a fuss about wanting to go home, and the young lady was worried, so she asked me to follow him secretly." Seeing Shen Qingyuan's serious expression, Qingshu asked again, "Did the young lady encounter anything?"
"Xiao Qingyue brought people to our door today."
"ah???"
Did the Second Miss Xiao lead her men to attack the Marquis' residence? Who? The Young Madam?
Qingshu's mind raced, and he finally asked, "Did the young lady seriously injure Miss Xiao?"
The young lady is someone who is fearless in the face of danger and even dares to jump out of the carriage. How can a delicate young lady like Miss Xiao Er be her match?
Shen Qingyuan was silent for a moment, then instructed Qingshu, "Go hire ten skilled guards tomorrow."
"...Sir, do you want these guards to guard your private vault?"
"No," Shen Qingyuan picked up a book and flipped through it, saying solemnly, "Let them protect the young lady."
Qingshu: “…”! ! !
Sir, are you sure the young lady needs protection?
Nanny Jia comforted Mrs. Mo all night long. The next day, after Shen Qingyuan went to the government office, she immediately went to Wenxinyuan to teach Chunxi the rules.
"Madam Xiao said she would introduce the young lady to the other ladies of the noble families. This is the young lady's first official appearance in front of outsiders. It concerns not only the eldest young master's reputation, but also the reputation of the Marquisate. There can be no mistakes. From today on, please follow me and learn the rules."
As she spoke, Nanny Jia shook the ruler in her hand, as if she had already thought of how to punish Chunxi to vent Mo's anger.
Chunxi's expression remained unchanged as she said softly, "Don't worry, Ma'am. I'm not familiar with other places, but I'm very familiar with the rules of the Wei family. There won't be any problems."
As she spoke, Chunxi took Aunt Jia's arm and pulled her to where the bricks, tiles, and sand were piled. "I've discussed with my lord, and we're planning to build a small kitchen in Wenxin Courtyard. Today is a good day to start the construction. Aunt, come with me to dig the foundation."
"This kind of thing should be left to a mason. How can it be wrong for the young lady to do it herself?"
Aunt Jia's face was full of disgust, and Chunxi stuffed the shovel into her hand without explanation: "Isn't this to save money for the mansion? If I ask mother for money, will she give it to me?"
Of course not.
The eldest young master took away all of Xiao's dowry. The lady has been brooding over it for some time. How could she possibly give him more money?
But you can't do that.
Aunt Jia wanted to give up, but when she looked up, she saw Chunxi bringing Cao Wen over as well.
"First, clear the grass from this area. Then, bring water to wet these bricks thoroughly. Before Aunt Jia and I dig the foundation, mix the mortar according to the proportions I told you. Do you understand?"
Chunxi gave detailed instructions, and Cao Wen went to work with a bitter face.
Aunt Jia couldn't help but ask, "Shouldn't the young master be studying at the academy now?"
Chunxi dug a shovel into the soil and said expressionlessly, "Wenxinyuan doesn't support idlers."
Aunt Jia: “…”
If she didn't join in, would the young lady swing the shovel at her, a lazy person?
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