sbdcsierra Chapter 257 Give enough face, fear of being wronged
Chapter 257 Give enough face, fear of being wronged
The rooms in the main courtyard are all empty, and you need to buy furniture yourself before moving in.
Then, there is the third courtyard.
The third courtyard is relatively crowded, with houses on all four sides connected by a corridor, yet relatively independent. It can be used for servants to live in, or concubines to live here.
Parallel to this courtyard is a garden and an artificial lake with a corridor in the lake connecting four viewing pavilions in the center of the lake.
Next to the garden, there is a separate building, which is not very big. You can usually enjoy the view, drink tea, read books, and play chess here. In addition, there are several independent courtyards, which are relatively small.
The northernmost courtyard contained servants' quarters and a stable.
According to the regulations of Daxia, Xiao Yanan's status is second only to the crown prince, so this mansion is even more magnificent than the one where Prince Ping currently lives.
It took almost an hour to go around the entire mansion.
The princess and Ji Chuhe got on the carriage back to the Duke's Mansion.
"He'er, the layout of this mansion is quite good. After you move in, I will slowly tidy it up according to your preferences."
"Mother, this is good enough. Don't waste money." Ji Chuhe didn't want to spend money indiscriminately.
"Don't worry about the money. Mother can still afford it! Just do what you want. Your situation is already difficult. Don't let people laugh at us for being poor."
"Okay, let's take care of it slowly after we move in." Ji Chuhe did not refute, just to make his mother feel more at ease.
There will be plenty of times when you need money in the future! She doesn't care whether she is poor or not.
My mother's money also needs to be used in Huaiyang, so she must have her own source of income.
As soon as the two returned to the Duke's Mansion, they were called by the old lady, and the four ladies were also present.
"Xiao Wu, did you just go to see the new mansion with He'er?" the old lady asked lovingly.
"Yes, mother, I have seen the new mansion. It is very nice. I feel relieved." The princess responded softly.
"That's good. I know you're worried about He'er and An'er staying in the capital. However, now that things have come to this, you should be more open-minded and not worry too much and hurt your body."
"Don't worry, mother. I will take good care of myself."
"Just now, the shopkeeper of Rosewood Shop came. Your sisters-in-law want to give these two children some housewarming gifts. Tomorrow, the shopkeeper of Rosewood Shop will go to the new mansion to see what is missing and order everything from him. All expenses will be shared equally by your four sisters-in-law."
"Mother, no!" The princess immediately refused.
"Grandma, there's really no need. My mother and I went to see the new mansion today. We don't lack anything. We can just buy a few things and move in. There's really no need to waste money to customize anything." Ji Chuhe also quickly refused.
What is Zitanfang?
Even if there were ten thousand taels of silver, not a single drop of water could be heard.
If the entire mansion were to be equipped with this, it would cost hundreds of thousands of taels, or even millions of taels!
"You two don't need to express your opinions. I'm just telling you about this. I also have a share in it. We can't let He'er and An'er down." The old lady's tone left no room for negotiation.
Ji Chuhe quickly looked at the princess and kept shaking her head.
The princess felt extremely upset when she thought about the two children being held hostage in the imperial capital.
If An'er was the only one left, she would never agree to it, but since He'er was also here, she really couldn't bear to be wronged.
"He'er, just listen to grandma. When the time comes, you will move to the new mansion and it will be considered as a housewarming. You will have to hold a housewarming banquet. In the future, you will also have to exchange gifts with the dignitaries in the imperial capital, so there will always be some ceremony. Besides, we don't know when we can leave here. This is also the wish of grandma, grandpa, uncles and aunts."
Ji Chuhe was touched and nodded with red eyes, "Yes, mother."
"Don't be sad! I said something rude and really deserves a beating, but I'm very happy because I can see my sister-in-law every day from now on!" Rong Qingqing sneaked in from outside.
She had been eavesdropping outside for a long time.
Behind her followed Rong Yueyue and Rong Lele.
"We thought so too!" they said in unison.
Anyway, they just follow Sister Qingqing's lead and take the beatings together.
The three of them actually made the elders laugh.
"In the future, you can ask your sister-in-law to teach you more! Especially Qingqing, your sister-in-law is not much older than you, and she can support a family." The old lady said with a smile.
"I'll listen to my sister-in-law!" Rong Qingqing rarely talked back and responded obediently.
Inside the house, there was laughter again.
The sadness in the princess' heart was also somewhat diluted.
After dinner.
Ji Chuhe called Dong Ling and Xu Yan'er to come over.
"Have you two thought it over? Or have you decided to stay?"
"Ma'am, we want to stay!" the two responded in unison.
"If that's the case, then stay. However, I still say that the capital is not as good as Huaiyang, and you have to be careful in everything. I won't tolerate your nonsense like I did in Huaiyang, where you only get a few slaps for your mistakes. Whoever causes trouble will bear the corresponding consequences! Sell those who deserve it and kill them! Do you understand?"
"I understand!" they both answered quickly.
"Okay, go back and rest." Ji Chuhe waved his hand.
Dong Ling and Xu Yan'er immediately retreated.
In the blink of an eye, the princess was about to leave the imperial capital.
Just like when I came, I came in response to the imperial edict and returned according to the order, without wasting a single day.
Before going back, the princess made an appointment with Ji Chuhe, and took Xu Yan'er and Dong Ling for a stroll in the bustling imperial capital.
In addition to bringing some things back to Prince Huaiyang, the princess also wanted to accompany Ji Chuhe to familiarize herself with the environment of the imperial capital. Once she left, she didn't know when she would see him again.
Ji Chuhe was not unfamiliar with this place and could vaguely find some familiarity.
The bustling crowd seemed frozen in her eyes.
She saw a little kid running towards her with an oil-paper bag and pastry crumbs all over his face.
"Mom, You'er bought the lotus cakes you like!"
The little guy jumped and roared towards her, getting closer and closer. When he was only one step away from her, she subconsciously wanted to reach out and hug him, but the little guy suddenly disappeared.
She looked around again, and there was still a bustling crowd, but no sign of her You'er.
This is why Ji Chuhe was unwilling to go out even though Xiao Yanan invited her to go out for a walk several times.
Because there are too many memories that will hurt her.
"In the whole Dongcheng District, the food on this street is the most delicious. Generally, wealthy families will come here to order some cakes and pastries for their banquets, especially the lotus pastry with the theme of "Flowering Fortune and Prosperity", which has been popular for decades." The princess' voice suddenly rang out.
Ji Chuhe also came back to his senses from his thoughts and responded with a smile, "Then when we hold the housewarming party, we will also book it here."