Professor Li’s Married Life Chapter 29:

Li Cheng didn't think it was too much to agree to Gu Qingci to let her go back to her mother's house for a while, or it was worth mentioning it specially.

But others don't think so at all, even Gu Qingci himself thinks so.

This has something to do with the current general environment and customs. Generally speaking, when a married woman is married, she usually does not return home except for Chinese New Year holidays or happy events in her natal family.

So since ancient times, there has been a saying that a married daughter spilled water.

Occasionally, it is very considerate for the husband to accompany her back once or twice, and in this case, she always goes back on the same day.

It is very rare for a visit to stay for ten days and half a month. If Li's mother-in-law and father-in-law are still there, they will not agree.

So Li Cheng agreed to this matter, and Gu Qingci was so elated.

Immediately told Nanny Zhang and Yuzhu Yuchuan the news, and asked them to pack up quickly.

Nurse Zhang was very surprised, and couldn't help but ask a few more words: "Is the uncle really agreeing to grandma? Don't play tricks on grandma."

The corners of Gu Qingci's mouth twitched, "Nurse, the father-in-law agreed, of course it is true, how can I lie to you."

"Oh, oh, that's really a good thing! Grandpa really loves our grandma." Nanny Zhang kicked her feet happily, turned her head to think, and then asked: "Does the old lady know too? Grandpa Guang alone I'm afraid it won't work if I agree."

Yuzhu walked over, took Zhang Nanny's hand and said, "Don't worry, mammy, is there ever a time when the uncle is not thorough in doing things? Besides, now the old lady is responsive to our grandma, and she doesn't even use the rules to suppress us. Grandma went over to pay her respects for dinner, which saved a lot of trouble. The old lady must know about this."

Yu Chuan then said, "But grandma also divided up half of the seafood, cured meat, fruits, vegetables and pastries sent by the second wife. Looking at it this way, they still took a lot of advantage."

After hearing this, Yuzhu pursed her lips and smiled, stretched out her hand and nodded Yuchuan's head, "You stupid girl, the waitress hasn't learned to be smarter after all these years, what are those food worth, this mention makes us stingy Not to mention that the second wife sent these things to the Li family. The reason why people moved into our yard that day was really to show grandma, so that the Li family would not dare to neglect and bully.

Besides, among the things sent by the second wife, those ginseng antlers and medicinal herbs are serious and good things, and you can see them in your eyes. "

Nurse Zhang nodded as she listened, feeling that girl Yuzhu was really smart and exquisite, she said, "That's the reason, Yuchai needs to learn more."

Yu Chuan said, "You have all had ten or eight hearts."

Everyone burst out laughing.

Li Cheng naturally told Mrs. Sun that Gu Qingci was going back to her mother's house. Mrs. Sun didn't say anything, but told her: "You send her there in person, set a date, and pick her up later."

Li Chengze had originally planned this way, so he nodded.

The next day, Gu Qingci didn't snooze, got up early to dress up, and chose new clothes from the closet that she didn't wear, all of which were fashionable this year.

The shoes are pink embroidered shoes with beads, and Yuzhu is combing her hair in a bun.

After finishing it, she put on a collar, earrings, a white jade bracelet on one wrist, and the other jade bead was just about to help put on the pair of thin gold carved bracelets that Gu Qingci usually prefers.

Gu Qingci stopped it aloud: "Wait a minute, don't wear this today, bring me that." She reached out and pointed to the jewelry box.

Yuzhu smiled when she saw it: "Good grandma, I also think the pair of bracelets bought by the uncle are beautiful." After speaking, the bracelet was put on.

Gu Qingci stood up, took a look in the mirror, and turned around again, feeling satisfied.

Open your mouth and say: "Okay, go to eat, and go out when you are full."

"Hey, I'm going to call my aunt."

Li Cheng looked up and saw that Gu Qingci was dressed radiantly today, she was pretty and delicate, she didn't mean anything, and praised her a few words.

When Gu Qingci said that, her face turned red, and the girls next to her lowered their heads and smiled sullenly.

The two of them had breakfast and rectified before going out.

The two maids, Yuzhu and Yuchuan, also went together, the carriage was already waiting outside, Xiaomanguyu and the others were loading things into the carriage.

The weather is fine, but it is windy outside. It was already November and it was very cold, Li Cheng tied a cape for Gu Qingci.

The two went up and sat down, the carriage drove away slowly, and the wheels creaked round and round.

The two maids followed the car.

There are people coming and going on the street, there are many restaurants and shops, and there are small stalls and vendors everywhere.

Gu Qingci was in a great mood, carefully lifted a corner of the curtain to look outside.

While talking to Li Chengze: "I heard from my third brother that Fumanlou's roasted pigeon is the most delicious, but unfortunately I have never tried it."

When Li Cheng heard this, he raised his eyebrows: "Have you ever been to Fumanlou?"

Gu Qingci gave him a strange look, and said: "How could I have been there before? It's a place where men eat. Which lady would go in there and let people gossip."

Women who are married are slightly better. If their husbands book a private room upstairs to take them with them, it means that the husband and wife are very affectionate and loving, and no one will talk about it.

Unmarried girls are not so free.

Li Cheng was surprised, "Then where did you go when you went out?"

Gu Qingci pursed her lips and said: "You can't go out often, and the lady's housekeeper is also strict. Except for other people's posts to entertain guests and enjoy flowers, it is good to go out once a month. This has to be brought by my mother." For a concubine like my Fifth Sister, her aunt is just a concubine and cannot leave the house in one step. As long as my mother doesn’t take Fifth Sister with her, she can’t even step out of the second door.

When I go out with my mother, I usually go to a few familiar jewelry shops and silk and satin shops to buy things, or I go to temples to offer incense on the first or fifteenth day of the lunar new year. "

Li Cheng realized that he had misunderstood after hearing what Gu Qingci said.

What he thinks is actually quite different from the reality.

Aristocratic lady like Gu Qingci, even if she goes out, she is not allowed to play casually, there are many rules.

Like these trivial things in life, one by one, it is difficult to be a woman, even if it is a family of princes and officials, it is also bound by strict etiquette.

Li Cheng sighed in his heart, but smiled on his face: "Good girl, what kind of good things are worth thinking about for so long, I will take you there later."

"That's a deal!" Gu Qingci's eyes sparkled.

The two were talking in the car, and before they knew it, the Mingdehou Mansion arrived.

The second wife ordered someone to wait at the door early in the morning. The young man saw a carriage approaching from a distance, so he quickly called the person inside.

A few nuns and maidservants came out and led the two of them in.

Li Cheng was brought by the servant to meet the second master, while Gu Qingci went directly to the inner courtyard.

Miss Six and the news that Uncle Li had come to the mansion grew wings and flew to various mansions and courtyards.

Some want to see the fun and some want to see the jokes.

It's not a good year, and nothing major happened in the mansion, so why did this low-marriage come back? Could it be that he came to fight the autumn wind?

Three or two maids from other courtyards hid in one place and talked about their master, guessing maliciously.

The second wife is probably the only one who is really looking forward to Gu Qingci's coming.

Li Cheng met the second master, his current father-in-law, according to the rules, but he was not very enthusiastic about him, so he waved his hand after saying a few words and asked him to greet the second wife himself.

Li Cheng is not a sour Confucian scholar with strong self-esteem.

The face was very indifferent, and he left like a stream of kindness.

Such a performance made the second master look at him in surprise.

In comparison, the second wife was much more enthusiastic towards Li Chengze, as soon as they met, they would call each other son-in-law.

But she is a good mother, much more responsible than that father.

As a woman, how can the second wife not know the hardships after marriage, if she loses her husband's heart, the rest of her life will be like soaking in bitter water, day after day.

So it can be said that her actions are all for her daughter.

The second wife asked questions about the health of the family and the health of the in-laws.

Li Cheng answered them one by one.

After sitting for about a quarter of an hour and drinking a cup of tea, Li Cheng got up and prepared to leave.

The second wife is naturally unwilling and insists on keeping someone for lunch.

Li Cheng said in a gentle voice that there is still something going on outside, and it is not good to be late for an appointment.

The second wife had to make some extra effort and naturally left a few more sentences.

Li Cheng didn't say anything, but Gu Qingci became impatient and said, "What does mother do to stay here and there? I guess she's so busy every day. How can she be with us when we have an appointment?" Eat."

"What are you talking about, kid?" The second wife reprimanded Gu Qingci in a low voice with a smile, then turned her head to secretly look at Li Chengze's face, fearing that her daughter's words would make people angry, she quickly explained, " I have spoiled this girl, she is straight-minded and doesn't speak well, so don't blame her son-in-law."

Li Cheng hurriedly said: "Mother-in-law is worrying too much, Ci'er is innocent and simple, it's not too bad."

The second wife was happy to hear this, and she smiled, and then let the maid beside her lead Li Chengze out.

Then the second wife went into the inner room with Gu Qingci to talk.

The second wife took Gu Qingci's hand and looked at her carefully from top to bottom.

Seeing her daughter's complexion is ruddy, her cheeks are round, her eyes are clear and energetic, there is not much difference when she is married and raised in her boudoir.

I believe that my daughter has not endured hardships and suffered no grievances in the Li family.

He felt relieved and let out a long breath.

But thinking of the reckless way my daughter spoke just now, I nodded her head lightly and said, "Why are you so ignorant when you're married? You won't be afraid of getting angry if you speak directly to your son-in-law." You."

Gu Qingci didn't take it seriously, "My mother thinks too much, he is not such a stingy person." Duan looked like he didn't take it to heart at all, and waved his hands, saying with a coquettish smile, "I always say he did it." What, I came back only once, doesn't mother miss me?"

The second wife couldn't hold back and laughed, and the mother and daughter sat together, talking intimately.

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Aunt Zhou, the fifth girl, the mother and daughter got a message from the girl early in the morning, saying that the sixth girl and the uncle came to the mansion.

Fifth girl pinched her handkerchief, her face full of disdain, and she said: "What is she here for? I think she is broken now, and she is even more shameless. Don't stay in her poor family and have nothing to do. I'm not afraid of people laughing when I go back to my house!"

Aunt Zhou sent the little girl to inquire, and turned to the fifth girl and said: "The sixth girl is not worth mentioning now, and if she doesn't get in your way, she will never catch up with you in the future, but you should pay attention to your tongue outside. Don't let anyone hear you."

The fifth girl smiled, "Auntie, there's no need to worry about this, I'm not that idiot Gu Qingci. When she comes back this time, maybe she just suffered a lot in that poor family and couldn't make it through. Unknown."

Aunt Zhou couldn't help laughing while covering her handkerchief, "Stupid and stupid, who would like someone like Gu Qingci? She suffers in someone else's house.

With a generous dowry in her hand, she is afraid that sooner or later, it will be remembered by others, and she may end up with no personal wealth. "

The more the mother and daughter wanted to make up for Gu Qingci's tragic situation, the happier they became, and giggles came from their throats.