Chapter 411 Let Sister Yun Become Sister-in-law
"In addition, the wife of the West Mansion also asked the kitchen to prepare several exquisite dishes and send them over."
In this era, it is extremely normal for elders to give good food to younger generations or for younger generations to show filial piety to their elders.
"The old lady said that the little opera troupe that the Zhen family sent over from Jiangnan yesterday looked very good, so the old lady of the Zhen family gave it to our family. The old lady let them live in our East Mansion now, and Sister Yuanyang arranged them to stay in the row of houses right behind the back door."
Jia Cong was slightly stunned. Could this be the Twelve Officials in the original novel?
I looked at Zhen Muring in confusion, only to hear Zhen Muring say, "This small troupe was originally bought by my father as a gift to our ancestor. They are all little girls from honest families, and they have been trained since childhood. Although they are not very old, their skills are not bad. In the past, when our ancestor was free, he would order a few plays to liven things up."
Jia Cong nodded. After many twists and turns, the Twelve Officials finally arrived at the Jia Mansion again.
"All the girls said they wanted to watch a play after the banquet. Miss Lin ordered "Carrying a Thorn to Ask for Guilt", and Miss Bao ordered "The Peony Pavilion". Sister Yuanyang has asked the troupe to prepare the play. After the banquet, she will accompany the girls to watch the play."
In this era, it was indeed a luxury to have a troupe at home, so ordinary families could not afford it. It would cost at least several thousand taels of silver a year, which was not something that ordinary families could afford. However, it was not uncommon for wealthy families.
Just like Qi Guan before, he was a member of the opera troupe in the palace.
As they were talking, a group of girls, led by Youshi, Yuanyang and Keqing, came into Ningzheng Hall.
Zhen Muring did not dare to neglect and hurried forward to greet them. Jia Cong asked Yuanyang, "Have the old lady and the first lady invited them? Where are the fourth sister and Xiangyun?"
"I've already asked someone to invite them, but the old lady and the first lady said they were tired and couldn't come over in the evening. The first and second ladies will be here soon."
"Fourth sister, Xiangyun, Baoqin, Xiaoque'er and other little ones are still playing in Fourth sister's yard. Someone has been sent to call them."
"Third brother is getting married today, so we shouldn't come and disturb him," said Daiyu.
Jia Cong stepped forward and grabbed the jealous girl, "Sister, I have a rare item hidden in my room. Can I take you to see it later?"
Daiyu rolled her eyes at Jia Cong and said, "Who wants to go? Third brother should take some good sisters-in-law with him to go."
"My Yu'er also wants to be a sister-in-law?" Jia Cong lowered his voice and whispered in Daiyu's ear. Feeling the heat beside her ear, Daiyu felt her body go limp. She quickly pulled her hand out and hid behind her sisters.
"Aunt has gone back?" Jia Cong asked Baochai.
"When you entered the palace today, Mom came over to play dominoes with the old lady and went back in the afternoon. Did your entry into the palace go smoothly today?"
"Of course, in a few days, Sister Bao will also have to enter the palace."
Baochai's face turned slightly red. After a few days, the emperor would grant her marriage, and she would have to go to the palace to express her gratitude.
Zhen Muring, who was standing aside, was led by Yuanyang to pay her respects to Youshi first, and then to all the sisters. Although they had met yesterday, their identities had changed today.
Yingchun was happy with this seemingly weak sister and kept talking to Zhen Muring.
Tanchun was talking to Xing Xiuyan about something. Xing Xiuyan looked towards Jia Cong from time to time, but quickly turned away shyly.
"Third brother, where is the new sister-in-law?"
Xiangyun rushed in with a group of little ones, and maids such as Shiya and Mohen followed quickly behind them, and they were already out of breath.
Jia Cong grabbed Xiao Que'er and asked, "Did you have another crazy day today?"
Xiao Que'er looked up and gave Jia Cong a smile, "Master, today I took Shi Ya, Mo Hen and the others to each room."
"In my opinion, you just want to go to the other rooms to play!" After wiping the sweat off Xiao Que'er's forehead, the little girl's team has become even larger. Now not only Xiao Jixiang and Xiao Jiao'er often follow her, but Xiangyun, Baoqin and Xichun also like to play with her. Together with the maids from each room in the mansion, this group of people has more than a dozen people.
"Master, there is a small troupe of actors in our house. Can I play with them?"
"That little troupe of actors came from Muring's family. Let them come over tomorrow to get acquainted with you. If they are free, let them play with you."
"Thank you, Grandpa!" Xiao Que said happily.
" Okay, we are having a big banquet today, you help me take care of your sisters."
Xiao Que'er nodded vigorously and then ran out again.
The room was bustling with activity. Wang Xifeng and Li Wan came over with their maids. Youshi went to greet them and said, "Is our housekeeper here?"
"How much do you plan to drink today? "
Wang Xifeng raised her head and laughed, "Today is my brother's big day, isn't it normal for him to drink as much as he wants?"
"Second sister-in-law, please drink less. I still want to check the accounts with you tonight. If you drink too much, who can help you with this task?"
When Wang Xifeng heard this, the smile on her face froze. This Bison was teasing her in front of so many people. If there weren't so many people, she would at least let him know how powerful she is.
"Humph! I'm not afraid of Second Madam drinking too much. I'll have Ping'er and my eldest sister-in-law to help me."
Yu looked at Wang Xifeng . Is this checking the accounts serious?
"Third brother, will I have an extra sister-in-law to play with me in the future?" Little Xichun walked forward and asked Jia Cong.
"Well, there is now another sister-in-law who loves my fourth sister. There will be more people who love my fourth sister in the future, okay?"
"If I become your sister-in-law, will you love me?" Xiao Xichun's eyes lit up.
"Of course, you're my sister, who else can I love if I don't love you?"
"Then Third brother should quickly let Sister Yun become my sister-in-law. This way, Sister Yun will only love me and won't bully me." Little Xichun finally found the trick.
Xiangyun, who was listening, was stunned, and then rushed towards Xiao Xichun in shame, "Fourth sister, when did I bully you? You dare to complain to third brother? I will definitely not let you off tonight, and even Baoqin can't help you."
Little Xichun hid behind Jia Yun and made a face. "I have two sisters-in-law to help me. Sister Xing, Sister Lin, and Sister Bao will also become sisters-in-law. Naturally, they will help me, and you can't bully me. Besides, when you become a sister-in-law, if you bully me, I will let my third brother help me bully you back..."
"What sister-in-law or not? Fourth sister has also learned bad things..." Little Xichun was only concerned with avoiding Xiangyun, but was caught red-handed by Daiyu unexpectedly.
Xiao Xichun quickly begged for mercy, "My dear sister-in-law, I was wrong..."
