PNB Chapter 203 What can’t you buy?
Chapter 203 What can’t you buy?
Xiu Luoran kept a close eye on Han Jingrao because he was afraid that Han Jingrao would do something weird when his second brother and his family got married.
If Han Jingrao didn't lie just now, does it mean that she was not going to come out until the foreign delegation arrived?
To be on the safe side, let's ask Third Brother to send someone to keep a close eye on Han Jingrao and Xia Yuning.
Xiu Luoran had thought about just knocking Han Jingrao down or making her stupid. That would be much easier and less troublesome.
However, Xiu Luoran still hasn't figured out why Han Jingrao is targeting her.
Xiu Luoran will not feel at ease until this matter is clarified. She always feels that this is a dangerous factor that will be detrimental to her and their Xiu family.
It must be clarified and understood.
After Xiu Luoran returned home, he looked for Xiu Lingqun everywhere and met Xiu Lingyi who came to look for Xiu Yuancang.
"Second brother."
Xiu Lingyi smiled: "Girl, you are busy all day, either looking for your father or your eldest brother, or your third brother, as if I am not your brother."
"Of course you are my brother, you are my real brother.
It’s just that I’m a mundane person, and I ask my father and my eldest and third brothers to do some mundane things for me.
"Second brother, you are a scholar. Tell me, why would I, who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, look for you?"
Although she knew her sister was just making excuses, Xiu Lingyi was still very happy:
"I know I can't help you much, but just don't forget your second brother."
"How could that be? You, like Dad and the others, are my most important relatives.
Aren't you going to get married? Don't worry, I will give the same amount of things to the second sister-in-law as I gave to the eldest sister-in-law, and the same will be true when the third sister-in-law comes in the future."
Xiu Lingyi hurriedly said, "Luoluo, I know that in your heart, we are all equally important.
However, the eldest sister-in-law is the eldest sister-in-law, so it is only right to give her more things, and we cannot break the rules."
Xiu Lingyi is still quite persistent on these matters.
Xiu Luoran agreed: “Okay, then I’ll talk to my sister-in-law and let her know your respect for him.
You can also explain to my second sister-in-law that I gave her only a little less than my eldest sister-in-law, just a little."
"no problem."
"Brother, this is for you. I spent many nights writing this for you. It's your wedding gift.
My handwriting isn't as good as yours, so please don't be disgusted by it."
Xiu Yiling took a booklet from Xiu Luoran with a puzzled look on her face. The booklet was an inch thick, and the first page read:
"Collection of Landscape Poems and Songs" (The title is fictitious by the author. Any similarity is purely coincidental.)
There is also a line of small print:
To my dear second brother, congratulations on your wedding.
At the end is the signature in a flamboyant style.
Xiu Lingyi casually turned a page, glanced at it for a few seconds, then opened her eyes wide and started reading seriously.
Xiu Luoran couldn't help but laugh, what a nerd:
"Brother, you can take your time to read it. This is a gift for you, so don't worry.
Don't forget to do your work. If this booklet delays your work, it will be my fault."
After hearing Xiu Luoran's words, Xiu Lingyi blinked, and then he remembered that he was here to find his father Xiu Yuancang.
He carefully put the book into his arms:
"Luoluo, I have something to ask dad. Thank you. My second brother likes this gift very much."
I knew you would like it, otherwise, would I have spent so much time copying this?
"Second brother, as long as you like it."
Xiu Lingyi strode away, ready to finish her business quickly so that she could go back and look at the booklet.
The poems and songs here are so well written:
So beautiful, so delicate, so spectacular.
Xiu Lingqun appeared out of nowhere and saw Xiu Lingyi leaving:
"Luoluo, why is Second Brother so anxious and walking so fast?"
"He wants to go back and read earlier."
Xiu Lingqun is not interested in reading:
"Luoluo, I heard you were looking for me?"
Xiu Luoran told Xiu Lingqun that Han Jingrao had returned and asked him to send someone appropriate to monitor Han Jingrao and Xia Yuning.
"Third brother, our restaurant is about to open, but we are still short of a few things. Ask your people to help find them."
"What can't you buy? Tell me."
Gypsum is available in this era and can be found with a little effort.
Xiu Luoran mainly talked about the following seasonings:
"Third brother, if the dishes we make are to be delicious and have a unique flavor, they must have seasonings, but I don't know where to get them.
I have written down the appearance, taste and color of these seasonings on a piece of paper. You can take it and let them find it.
No matter what method you use, no matter how much money you spend, try your best to find as many as you can."
"it is good."
……
The west wing of the Zhenxi Marquis's Mansion is the courtyard of Xiu Yuanshan's concubine, Aunt Wan.
Aunt Wan and her daughter Xiu Shanran were sitting there doing needlework.
In fact, it was a dowry for Xiu Shanran.
"Mother, I heard that the eldest daughter of the East Courtyard gave Xiu Yiran and Xiu Erran a lot of things and money as dowry, why didn't she give it to me?
Does that mean I am not her sister anymore?"
When Aunt Wan heard this, she immediately put down her needlework, took Xiu Shanran's hand and said:
"Shanran, listen to what mother says.
In terms of blood relationship, you are indeed Xiu Luoran's sister, cousin.
But...but, mother is a concubine, and you are a concubine.
If she is willing to acknowledge you, you are her sister. If she is unwilling, let alone you, even I am nothing to her.
For example, if you call me "mother" in private, you cannot call me that when there are many people around, you should call me "auntie".
Otherwise, you will be regarded as 'uneducated and undisciplined'.
Alas, you have a miserable life, being born in my belly and becoming a concubine. I am sorry for injustice to you."
Xiu Shanran looked at her mother's sad expression and said hurriedly:
"Mom, I'm not wronged. I really am not wronged."
Compared with the concubines' daughters of ordinary families, Xiu Shanran is really good.
Although she was nominally a concubine's daughter, her food, clothing and other daily necessities had always been well provided for. Now, she was even better off than Xiu Yiran and the others, so she had no complaints.
She just felt unbalanced when she heard that Xiu Luoran gave Xiu Yiran and the others a lot of things.
"Shanran, listen to your mother, Xiu Luoran is not a good person, you must not mess with her.
She is a person with a bad temper. When she gets angry, she dares to hit Gong in front of your father, let alone you, a concubine's daughter."
"Mom, I know, but I feel sad and uncomfortable."
“Mother understands, they are all daughters of the Xiu family, and she treats them differently.
It's because of our low status that we are not in trouble with her. It's already very good that she doesn't come to cause trouble for us. Don't be stupid and send yourself to her door.
Shanran, you must promise your mother."
Xiu Shanran had no choice but to nod.
"Shanran, you are a hundred times stronger than Xiu Yiran, you should be content.
Xiu and Yiran's sisters have both a father and a mother, but in fact, it's almost the same as having no father or mother.
What about you? You have a father who loves you and a mother who cares for you, right?
As a human being, you cannot take all the benefits for yourself, or you will suffer retribution.
Listen to your mother, don't mess with her. If one day in the future you encounter a difficult situation that you really can't get over, go find her.
Since you are all members of Xiu's family, she should be able to give you a hand.
At other times, it’s safer to stay away from her.”
"Mom, I understand."
"Mother knows the pain of being a concubine, so when we look for a husband for you, it doesn't matter if the man's conditions are not so good. The key is that you want to be the principal wife, and your father has already agreed."
Xiu Shanran snuggled in Aunt Wan's arms. How could she not understand what her mother said?
I just feel that it’s unfair and aggrieved.
Mother won't harm her, she will obey her mother's arrangements.
If Xiu Luoran knew this, he would definitely hum:
I guess you know each other.