book of ten thousand words

Chapter 3 Assignment of the Red House


The girls were quickly taken to Lie Cui Xuan near Huapu.

Jinhuapu is a big theater.Lie Cui Xuan is a three-storey theater building.There is a large open green grassland in front of Lie Cui Xuan.

The girls stood in groups of three or five, hands folded, silently waiting for someone to come.Pearl and I stood in the crowd without saying a word.

An old man walked up to the stone steps with a few entourages and stood still, explaining the rules.It's all "not allowed", "only" and "careful". Just as I was feeling uneasy, a white-haired mother-in-law in green clothes brought a team of housekeepers over, smiled at the father-in-law, and said: " Alright, let's start assigning. The rest of the rules. It's not too late to let the big ladies teach."

The father-in-law nodded and said yes, took the roster and sang "Xiaohong", "Xiyue" and "Xiliu" to name them.

When a name is called, an ivory card is issued, telling who is the housekeeper and where she is going.The girls bowed their heads and followed the lady in charge.Along the way, people who were familiar with each other didn't even say a word to each other.Pearl looked at their lowered brows, and suddenly hugged me. "Sister, the two of us must not be separated!" I forgot all the rules I just said.

In fact, I was also afraid in my heart, but thinking that I was older than her after all, I had to pretend to be nonchalant and comfort her and said, "Don't worry, it won't, it won't." In fact, it was very clear. In this beautiful garden, we are just an insignificant plaything.Where to put it and what to do with it, you cannot decide by yourself.I touched Pearl's back and said nothing.Just intentionally or unintentionally, he stood a little closer to her.It didn't help, of course, but I did it anyway.

Finally, the roll call ended.

The girls in twos and threes had already gone with the big ladies, and we were the only ones left, standing there foolishly.

Granny Tsing Yi saw her and asked, "You two, why are you still standing still?"

"Without our names," we said.

The father-in-law looked down at his hand, then looked up at us, "What are the two names?"

We both answered.The father-in-law looked at us and said in surprise, "It is said that Mr. Caiwei saved two girls, but are they the two?" I nodded, and there was another burning pain in my arm.My father-in-law asked me how I was hurt, and said, "It's a blessing. Mr. Wei is famous for his equestrian skills. But he has been away from the palace for more than a year. It's great to be able to save you today." It's rare." Looking at his hand again, he remembered the business and said, "No, the brochure handed over is clearly an integer of fifty."

Granny Tsing Yi also came to check it again, "It is indeed fifty. These two are extra. They are not on the list."

"The number of people everywhere is dead. Now there are two more girls, what should we do?"

"That's right, Eunuch Ma didn't say anything!"

"There are a lot of things going on with him these days, and sometimes he forgets for a while. When you see him tomorrow, remember to ask him."

"Of course you have to ask, but how can you wait until tomorrow. Now that everything has been arranged, where should these two go?" The father-in-law thought for a while, pondering, "Look, mother-in-law, put one in Yuanyangtun , one is in Yujinyuan, how about it?"

When Pearl heard that she was about to separate, tears immediately fell down. Seeing her mother-in-law's benevolent eyebrows and eyes, she boldly begged for mercy.She was not mistaken, her mother-in-law was indeed a kind person.Seeing her like this was not annoyed, but leaned closer to the roster and counted it carefully again.But I didn't find any good solution, and finally said, "I'm sorry, girl, the other places are really full. Only these two places can barely accommodate people."

Pearl and I heard what my mother-in-law said, and we had nothing to do, but we really left just like that.Paused for a while, still standing in place.

The father-in-law saw us lingering, and urged him: "You have been working hard all the way north. It's time to settle down quickly." Pearl saw that she couldn't hold herself back for a while, and she looked like she was about to cry.Granny Tsing Yi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "You're still a child! Just start crying about such a small thing! Tears will be too worthless after that."

When Pearl heard this, tears actually came down all at once.The mother-in-law smiled and said, "These two sisters are so affectionate, it would be a pity if they were separated, wouldn't it? How about, father-in-law ask now to see what the arrangement is." After speaking, she sighed.The father-in-law looked at us, didn't even get angry, and agreed.Pearl and I were overjoyed, thanked you two countless times, and waited hopefully.

After a while, the father-in-law actually smiled and came back with a handsome lady. "Sure enough, Eunuch Ma forgot to tell us. These two are not going to Jinhuapu, they are going to Xiaohonglou."

Granny Tsing Yi was stunned for a moment, "Little Red Mansion?" holding the map booklet in her hand, lost in thought.

I moved closer to my mother-in-law.The booklets are overlapping, and the paintings are all buildings and houses.Mixed in the middle of lush bamboos, clear springs, flower gardens, and lotus ponds, so densely packed that it is hard to see clearly. "Are those two buildings empty now? I'm afraid they've been dilapidated long ago?" Granny Tsing Yi asked in a complicated tone.

The father-in-law said, "It's not broken, it's not broken! Mrs. Lu has been upstairs warming the house."

Tsing Yi Granny was surprised: "Oh? Isn't she working in Fujin Mansion?"

The father-in-law said, "Don't mother-in-law know? She is not there long ago. She said that she is getting old and would rather go to Xiufei Tower to copy scriptures. It has been several years ago."

"So that's it!" Tsing Yi Granny sighed, and looked at the two of us again. "She is copying the scriptures above, what about those two girls?" Gonggong said, "I'm telling Eunuch Ma the same way. Eunuch Ma said it's okay, there are two small red buildings, and Mrs. Lu only lives in Bayun Building. Xiufei Tower has been idle. The old man ordered the two girls to live in Xiufei Tower."

Tsing Yi Granny thought for a while, and said: "He said it's okay, but it's okay. Let's just listen to the dispatch." After speaking, she smiled, "This is the wish of these two girls, but they are so young, really Putting it in Xiufei Tower, I'm afraid it will be delayed." Pearl and I looked at each other with a smile, and said loudly, "No delay! No delay!" The father-in-law smiled at us and moved his body to the side. "Since there's no delay, let's come and meet Mrs. Xu. Eunuch Ma sent her here just for you."

Pearl and I have not had time to go forward to salute, Tsing Yi Granny took a step forward, took a closer look at Mrs. Xu's face, and said a few words first, "This Mrs...." The Mrs. Tsing Yi looked at Granny Tsing Yi for a while , also screamed. "Aunt Xia, is that you?" Tsing Yi Granny seemed to have endless emotions, sighed and said, "It's me, it's me!" Then she said, "I didn't see you for so many years after we parted that day. I never knew you also In Puli. If I had known earlier, no matter how bad my health was, I should have gone to see you."

Mrs. Xu said: "I have been working in Lie Cuixuan's small kitchen for so many years. How did I know that I am so close to my mother-in-law!" She tugged on her sleeve and refused to relax.After a while, she said with a smile, "My mother-in-law hasn't changed much for so many years, but I'm already old." Aunt Xia was taken aback for a moment, and said: "This child, in front of me, what are you talking about? Have you forgotten all the rules?"

The two looked at each other, sighing for a while.Aunt Xia was the one who was reluctant to give up and lost Mrs. Xu's hand. Then she looked at us and said with a slight smile, "Go, go. These two girls will be blessed from now on!" Mrs. Xu turned around and looked at us with a smile, We asked, "Are you two really willing to go to Xiufei Tower with me?" We nodded solemnly.

"Although this building is said to be near Huapu, it is actually separated by a lotus pond. It will not be as lively as other girls' places in the future. Don't regret it, two girls."

Pearl turned to look at me, tilted her head and smiled and said, "Sister, will you regret it?" I also laughed, "I guess, this mansion is often lively, but it's rare to be quiet."

Mrs. Xu and Aunt Xia were both taken aback. "These two children are real! Don't you know where this is? Don't you want to be rich and famous? You are so happy to hear that it is so simple!" Mrs. Xu took Aunt Xia's hand and said with a smile: "The things in the world are so real. Not sure." Aunt Xia said yes and smiled.

I was confused, but I didn't have much time to pay attention to these incomprehensible words, but only cared about being happy for myself and Pearl.The two of them coincidentally made a big gift to Mrs. Xu. "Let Madam worry about it. The two of us will definitely listen to your teachings in the future." Madam Xu smiled at us.There is infinite intimacy in that smile.Pearl and I made eye contact, and felt more at ease.

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