Chapter 4558 Rich people? Laughing to death
In the main room, Wang Cuilian and Yang Ruoqing's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were the only ones left to accompany Xiao Huan to do the household chores.
The two children were also taken to Yang Huazhong's house next door by Zhou Wang and others to play with Feng'er and Luo Baobao.
In the main room, Yang Ruoqing refilled the tea bowl in front of Xiao Huan. Xiao Huan stood up hurriedly, holding the tea bowl with both hands and said a little flattered: "I need you to help me refill the water... …”
Xiaohuan is a maidservant who came from the Prince of Xiangyang in the capital. She has known one thing since she was a child, that is, there are three levels of hierarchy between people.
In the Xiangyang Palace, the masters are the nobles, and she is the servant, the slave.
At that time, the Xiangyang Palace held many banquets and the ladies at the banquets were all from the noble circle.
Xiaohuan is just one of the servants serving the nobles, serving them tea and water. He cannot look directly at the nobles. He must lower his eyebrows when he replies, otherwise, there are no rules. , which means he bumped into the noble man.
Among the little sisters who grew up together, many were executed or sold for these reasons.
So Xiaohuan has a deep-rooted concept of hierarchy in his heart.
Tang Yaozi is the general who protects the country, and the first-class loyal and brave uncle who was personally appointed by the Supreme Emperor.
Cousin Qing'er is Mrs. Gaoming.
For such a couple, they want real power and a title. In the past, they were noble people that they could not reach.
But now, she has become her cousin and cousin-in-law, and she is so kind and friendly, Xiao Huan is deeply touched.
Yang Ruoqing saw something in Xiaohuan's expression. She smiled faintly and said to Xiaohuan: "You are the wife of Brother Zhou Wang. Brother Zhou Wang is Tangyazi's cousin, so as a younger brother My daughter-in-law, I should refill my cousin’s water.”
"Besides, this is a village, not a place like the capital. We are all real relatives. We don't have to pay too much attention to it. You can be more casual."
Xiaohuan nodded repeatedly and sat back with an moved expression. .
Yang Ruoqing also sat down next to Wang Cuilian and listened to Wang Cuilian and Xiaohuan's questions.
"Your uncle originally thought that you would come over yesterday, but he didn't come yesterday. Your uncle was still a little worried, wondering if something happened to your family. He originally wanted to wait until after the Dragon Boat Festival to go and see Look, you guys happened to be here today, now your uncle can rest assured."
Wang Cuilian said, lying in bed last night, Blacksmith Luo still kept talking about it, and he was tossing and turning in the night. Ponder this.
After hearing Wang Cuilian's words, Xiaohuan felt guilty.
"It's Zhou Wang and I's fault for making you worry, uncle and aunt." She lowered her eyes and said softly.
"There is nothing wrong with this. As long as you adults and children are well, then your family will be safe and sound." Wang Cuilian smiled peacefully, with kindness in her eyes.
Xiao Huan felt moved in her heart, frowned, and continued: "Yesterday, Zhou Wang and I originally planned to come over to give gifts to my uncle and aunt, but when we were leaving, Zhou Xia came back Not only did he come back by himself, but he also brought back the uncle and his children."
"Two or three carriages rushed to the courtyard gate. The entrance was blocked, and in addition to the coachman, he also brought several maids and women to wait on him. Zhou Wang and I couldn't leave even if we wanted to. ""In addition, my mother-in-law asked us to stay to pay homage to the guests, so we had no choice but to stay. I was really thinking about my uncle and aunt, and it would be disrespectful to come after the Dragon Boat Festival, so the two of us came here today."
Speaking of this, Xiaohuan raised his head and looked at Yang Ruoqing: "I'm really embarrassed to have delayed Qing'er and Tangyazi's visit..."
Yang Ruoqing smiled. He shook his head: "It doesn't matter. My parents were happy when they heard that you were coming. Well, we will spend the Dragon Boat Festival together this year, it’s so crowded.”
Xiaohuan also nodded happily: “Then I’d like to thank my third uncle and third aunt for their hospitality.”
Here, Wang Cuilian's attention still remained on Zhou Xia and the man Zhou Xia married.
"What kind of uncle is he? I heard that he is very rich and powerful in Wanghai County?" Wang Cuilian asked.
When asked about this, Xiaohuan smiled: "This person is rich and powerful. It depends on who he compares with. If he compares with our bankers, he is indeed rich."
< br>"I heard that my family's house in the county is a large house with three entrances. There are five shops on the street, two of which are used by the family for business, and the other three are rented out, waiting to collect the rent every year. "
"If you say you are powerful, you should have some connections in the county. I have also eaten with some officials in the county government, so you have a slightly wider network of people to do things than ordinary people."
< br>"But if this money and power were put in Qing'an County and seen by the real squires and powerful families in Qing'an County, they would be nouveau riche." After Xiaohuan finished speaking, he shook his head slightly.
Yang Ruoqing took a sip of tea and praised: "What Xiaohuan said is so right. Those three or five shops are really embarrassing to be in the eyes of those truly powerful people."
"According to As far as I know, the dowries of the wives of the Dukes and Counts include about seventy or eighty shops as dowries, and some even have large farms, not to mention gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings. ." she said.
Xiao Huan nodded: "Yes, I think when I was still in the Prince of Xiangyang's Mansion, I once went to the warehouse with a steward to get things. The things in the warehouse were all the dowry of Mrs. Hou Shizi of Xiangyang at that time. Where are the goods?”
“My dear, the warehouse is probably as big as five or six of these rooms, and it’s all filled with weddings. The makeup, such a high jade screen, such a big emerald cabbage... I was dazzled by it, and it felt like I was dreaming."
"Anything in there is enough to sell. We, a family of five or six, have enough to live with for the rest of our lives. That is the real powerful family!”
Yang Ruoqing nodded slightly. There were many, many noble ladies in the capital like Mrs. Hou Shizi of Xiangyang.
Further up, there are princesses and princesses. When these people get married, which one’s dowry doesn’t occupy an entire street?
I heard that a princess married to Yangzhou and landed at the dock. As a result, the people removing the dowry moved from morning to night. This was only half of the move...
" However, according to Zhou Xia's current conditions, she is already in her mid-twenties. , she has experienced several men before, so it is not bad to be able to marry a man like that at this point. Even if it is a continuation, she has made money. At least she will have enough food and clothing for the rest of her life, be the boss's wife, and have a bunch of people under her. The maid and mother-in-law will take care of you," Yang Ruoqing said again.
Zhou Xia has been studying all her life, cutting her head and wanting to drill upwards. Once she almost flew up a branch and turned into a phoenix.
It's a pity that she doesn't have that fate. If she had that fate, she would already be a queen in the palace.
"By the way, Xiaohuan, yesterday Zhou Xia and her family came to your house to give you holiday gifts. This is not bad. At least it shows that she has not forgotten her mother's family after marrying a rich man." Wang Cuilian continued, " What did you think of that uncle yesterday? Did he treat Zhou Xia sincerely?"
(End of this chapter)