Chapter 492
Chapter 492
Pei An was on duty when it was raining heavily.
A'lu drove the carriage over and said, "Fourth Master, Fei Baixiao will take you back today. Please get on the carriage and go back home." Pei An was slightly stunned and said to A'lu, "There is a meeting today at Manyue Tower. Go back and tell your young mistress not to wait for me to eat. I will be back before curfew."
what?
I haven't seen the Fourth Young Master go out for social events for many days. When I heard this, I couldn't help but ask, "Fourth Young Master, are you going with the Second Young Master Qin?"
Pei An didn't want to answer at first, but then he thought, his wife was suspicious by nature, it would be better for him to explain it clearly and he himself would be open and honest, so as to avoid any more rift between husband and wife.
"It was the eldest son of the Liu family who invited Xi Hui, as well as the third son of the Huang family and the second son of the Li family. They were classmates in the past. They are holding a small banquet under the fragrance of osmanthus flowers."
When Alu heard the words, he immediately agreed.
When he arrived at the gate of Shaohua Garden wearing a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat, Xu Lingbai's brother and sister, Xiao Bei and his wife with their children were all in front of him. Just as he was about to enter, two boys came up from behind and shouted in baby voices, "Who is standing at the gate in the rain? Tell us your name quickly, or you'll get beaten!"
Aru looked back and saw two servants and a maid escorting Pei Yuhuan towards them in the drizzle.
"Young Master, why are you walking here by yourself? Your trouser legs are wet."
When he got there, Pei Yuhuan also recognized A'lu, "Don't be afraid, treading water is fun. When we get to Fourth Aunt, let the maids get me some clothes."
"Why did you decide to come visit the Fourth Young Master's wife today?"
Alu lifted a corner of his raincoat and stood in a place where the wind and rain could blow across, covering most of Pei Yuhuan.
"It's Big Brother's birthday, Big Aunt is still busy, Fourth Aunt said she would make a small birthday party for Big Brother."
A'lu looked around and said, "You are here, where is Ling Ge'er?"
"My brother is still being punished in the study." Pei Yuhuan was a smart boy, and was close to Alu. He let Alu lead him into the gate of Shaohua Garden, and they chatted and laughed around a tea stove under the awning.
"What about your elder brother?"
In the dining hall, dishes were being served on the round table. Zhang Fanghui, the wife of Xiao Bei, hugged Pei Yuhuan to her legs and asked, "Why don't you wait for your elder and second brothers to come?"
Pei Yuhuan shook his head.
"They didn't do their homework well today, and the teacher got angry. The eldest brother got five strokes of the cane, and the second brother got ten strokes of the cane. I'm afraid they won't be able to pick up food soon."
When he talks, his cheeks puff up like a little squirrel.
Song Guanzhou pulled him in front of him and nodded his nose, "Good brothers share weal and woe. Why did you come here early?"
Pei Yuhuan looked up at Fourth Aunt and said with a smile, "Since Fourth Aunt has a lot of delicious food here, I'm going to try it for my brothers first."
Besides...
The little guy was very proud, "I memorized the book today, and the teacher praised me for being smart and hardworking."
The little boy was so adorable that everyone couldn't let go of him, especially Zhang Fanghui, who was also in good health. She liked Pei Yuhuan's chubby little appearance very much.
"I don't know how my eldest sister gave birth to these two boys, but they are so lovable, good-tempered, and handsome. I wish I could take them home to be my sons."
Pei Yulin's expression was serious.
"Fourth aunt, don't think like that. It will make Rui Ge'er angry."
Rui Ge'er, who was still playing in the mud, heard someone calling his name. He stood up in a daze and looked back at the adults under the awning, "Mom... can I go play in the rain?"
Zhang Fanghui looked at her son's hands covered with sand and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Of course not. It's only at your fourth aunt's place. If it goes somewhere else, I won't want this clay doll." Song Guanzhou originally wanted Liu Er to find some river sand and pebbles to lay in the yard to make a small natural fish pond. It hasn't been laid yet, but it saves the children a lot of money.
The river sand was washed clean, but it was rare for the young masters in the mansion, especially Rui Ge'er, who had a lot of fun playing with it.
Pei Yulin couldn't help himself when he saw this, and he grabbed Zhang Fanghui's hand and said coquettishly, "Fourth aunt, I want to go play with Rui Ge'er too."
"Go."
At the same time, he sent the maid back to get clothes. However, Song Guanzhou saw A'lu coming back alone and wanted to ask more questions, but A'lu had already arrived and reported that the fourth young master would not be back today.
"Young Madam, don't worry. The Fourth Young Master said that they are all his former classmates. In addition to Qin Erlang, there are also Huang Sanlang, Li Erlang and others you know. Brother Liu personally drove the carriage to send the Fourth Young Master there. I will go to Man Yue Tower later and will definitely come back with the Fourth Young Master in the evening."
Song Guanzhou sighed, "It's been quite a while since I last met Miss Baoyue. Her piano skills and nightingale-like voice are truly unforgettable."
Xiao Bei waved his hands quickly.
"No way! Guan Zhou should not think about going to Man Yue Tower——"
"Of course not. I'm just looking forward to some good things happening in the mansion. It would be a treat for the eyes if I could invite Miss Baoyue to sing in the mansion."
No one knew that when Xu Lingqiao heard the words of the Third Brother of the Huang Family, her movements paused for a moment. Fortunately, no one was paying attention, and she immediately resumed her movements.
"Don't worry, Guanzhou. We'll be able to meet Miss Baoyue when we go to the Huang family to celebrate her birthday in a few days."
Happy birthday?
Song Guanzhou looked at Qi Yueniang who was pulling Xiao Yinxiu into the doorway, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, come in and sit down." Today was Qin'er's birthday, and Qi Yueniang was too busy to prepare for it. Qin'er was close to Song Guanzhou, so he came to the house and told Song Guanzhou about it.
The child never made a single request throughout the whole year.
Song Guanzhou didn't have the habit of pouring cold water on others, so he called Rendong in and gave her some instructions before booking this small banquet.
Xiao Yinxiu was unwilling.
Qi Yueniang went to invite them, "It's just that we are using Qin'er's birthday as an excuse for brothers and sisters to have a meal together. You are not feeling well and have been confined to your home for many days. It's only a short walk, so you can relax by coming here."
Xiao Yinxiu is now in a difficult situation.
She never expected that her uncle would strip her of her power as housekeeper with just a few words, and simply told others that she was not feeling well, and let Qi Yueniang take over.
Inside, everyone in this house knew that she had made a mistake.
Not to mention Pei Chen, he disliked her even more and spent his days hanging out with prostitutes and boat girls outside, totally disregarding this family.
Xiao Yinxiu cried every day. Qi Yueniang had always been close to her, so she thought there might be a reason for her crying and visited her from time to time to comfort her.
"Sister-in-law, if it is placed in Kuoyuezhai, Qin Ge'er is closer to me than my own child, so why shouldn't I go?"
In Shaohua Garden, what kind of friendship does she have with Song Guanzhou now?
Qi Yueniang comforted him, "You and Guanzhou have never had any major conflicts. As the saying goes, even if teeth and tongue are close, they will still clash and bite each other, not to mention that you and her are sisters-in-law. If you get along well, you can spend more time together, just like you and me, me and Guanzhou. If you don't get along well, you can just stay away from each other, but we are relatives after all. Can't we not even have a meal together?"
"…She holds a grudge against me."
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