I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

Mrs. Fu was stunned for a moment and then smiled: "You know a few words!"

The old lady's eyes have been clear today. Every time at this time, she is awake.

She asked Ji Xiaobei what kind of handicraft he did?

Ji Xiaobei talked about making clothes, weaving bracelets and other handicrafts.

Mrs. Fu said with interest:

"My daughter-in-law used to work in the Shangyi Room in the capital. She has worked there for many years and is very skillful. My grandson has also inherited his mother's skill and can draw some patterns. When he comes, ask him to draw a few for you..."

Ji Xiaobei: ...Old lady, you really touched my heart.

Mrs. Lin slapped her thigh and said excitedly, "Xiaoyao's painting is really good!"

Old Mrs. Fu looked at Mrs. Lin in surprise.

Mrs. Lin quickly shut up.

"Well, Grandma Fu, please take a seat. I really need your grandson's help. Look, my shop has just opened, and I haven't found an embroiderer or a tailor yet. If you like to play in the shop, I'll bring you here every day..."

The old lady nodded and said, "My daughter, I can write to my old sisters in the capital for the embroiderers and tailors. They all came from the palace. There are also embroiderers. I also have sisters..."

Ji Xiaobei was overjoyed: The old lady is a treasure!

Four people were chatting and laughing when someone knocked on the door.

Ji Xiaobei suddenly became alert.

“Mom, take Grandma Fu to the backyard so I can see who it is?”

Before Mrs. Lin could get up, Old Lady Fu stood up swiftly, trotted to the backyard and hid.

Ji Xiaobei: …

Mrs. Lin: ...

Huang Po: ...

Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Huang also ran to the backyard.

Ji Xiaobei went to open the door.

"Heita, why are you here?" Ji Xiaobei was surprised.

"Boss, my master asked me to deliver some things. It's inconvenient for me to go to Mingyi Lane, so I delivered them here."

Heita said as he unloaded the cloth from the carriage.

They were all bright colors, and Ji Xiaobei was puzzled.

Is Mrs. Fu wearing such brightly colored cloth?

She rubbed the cloth with her hands. It was all good material, much better than what she bought in Wei County.

Heita took out another wooden box.

"There are some jewelry in here!"

Ji Xiaobei quickly held it in his arms, it felt heavy.

Thinking of the bamboo hairpin on the old lady's head, it's time to replace it with a gold hairpin.

"Heita, when will your master come back?"

Ji Xiaobei asked.

"The young master has gone to a nearby county office and we don't know when he will be back. The master said Miss Ji has worked hard.

My master asked me to bring this package of cakes to Miss Ji."

Heita handed the two large oil-paper bags in his hand to Ji Xiaobei.

He took out another silver note from his pocket.

"The young master said that this banknote is for the old lady's food expenses. The young master said that if the old lady needs anything, please trouble Miss Ji to buy it for her..."

Ji Xiaobei looked down and saw that it was 500 taels.

Xiaoyao was a very polite person. He had already given gold and also gave silver.

Since he is so generous, let’s keep it for him first. Ji Xiaobei put it into his sleeve with satisfaction.

Just as Heita was about to turn around and leave, a voice came from behind him.

"Black Tower!"

Heita turned around and called "old lady" politely.

"Did you bring paper and pen?"

The old lady asked a sudden question that stunned Heita.

Heita shook his head in confusion and said, "I, don't have any!"

I can't read, what's the point of carrying those things?

"Go to the street and buy some!" the old lady spoke again.

"it is good!"

Heita turned around and walked out, driving away in his carriage.

Ji Xiaobei: Mrs. Fu is decisive and resolute, which is the character I like.

Heita bought some pen and ink, and the old lady wrote two letters with great enthusiasm.

Ji Xiaobei didn't recognize it very well, but he understood most of it.

Just hire an embroiderer, a tailor, etc...

"Send it to the old housekeeper Yu in the capital, and he will take care of the rest!"

The old lady spoke with clear eyes and quick thinking.

Ji Xiaobei was stunned: Is the old lady okay now?

Heita took the letter and left.

He wanted to convey the news about the old lady to the young master as soon as possible. The old lady was in good health and could write letters.

He was so happy that he forgot to ask Ji Xiaobei why he came to Anzhou.

He also wanted to find out about other people.

Ji Xiaobei looked at the things on the stone table, a little dazed.

Mrs. Huang and Mrs. Lin didn't dare touch the cloth with their fingers for fear of scratching it.

They glanced at the coarse cloth clothes worn by Old Lady Fu, and then at the noble fabrics on the table.

Huang Po said enviously: "Old lady, your grandson is afraid that you will be wronged, so he sent you so many fine fabrics."

Mrs. Lin also looked envious.

"Bah, if I put these on, I'll look like an old witch! I think you two are confused, right?"

Old Mrs. Fu spat, but there was no anger on her face.

Both Mrs. Huang and Mrs. Lin burst into laughter.

Old Mrs. Fu opened the jewelry box and cursed, "This little bastard..."

And closed the jewellery box again.

“Grandma Fu, cakes, please eat cakes!”

Seeing that the old lady didn't like jewelry, Ji Xiaobei was afraid that she would be upset, so he quickly opened the oil paper.

Old Mrs. Fu shook her head and said, "This bastard kid, he knew from childhood that I don't eat jujube paste cakes. What I like to eat is the pot cakes from Maixiangfang, which are sour and sweet..."

Old Mrs. Fu swallowed her saliva.

Ji Xiaobei hurriedly coaxed: "Old lady, your grandson is busy, so he asked Heita to buy this, or Heita remembered it wrongly."

Ji Xiaobei: Xiaoyao, this damn man cheated me like this.

The last time I came to Anzhou with him, I just mentioned that I liked to eat date paste cake, and he actually sent it to me.

Why didn’t you bring a portion of Guokui for the old lady?

Looking at the old lady again, it seemed that she had forgotten about this matter long ago and went to tease Ji Deyan.

Old Mrs. Fu had had enough of playing, so she picked up the broom and wanted to sweep the floor, but was interrupted by Mrs. Huang, who told her to take a rest.

She wanted to wipe the table, but Mrs. Lin rushed to do it.

The old lady sat on the stool and sulked.

"I followed my husband to the northern border and lived in a small town on the frontier. I had no maids or servants, and I did everything myself..."

The old lady chattered on and on.

Ji Xiaobei shouted loudly: "Grandma Fu, come and help me pass the wooden wedge, this plaque is not easy to hang..."

Old Mrs. Fu suddenly perked up and ran to help Ji Xiaobei.

Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Huang looked at each other: Don’t be so polite to her!

They did not go home for lunch because it was inconvenient to go in and out with Old Mrs. Fu.

Mrs. Huang carried some rice and flour over, and cleaned up the small kitchen in the backyard.

Grandma Huang cooked rice porridge and some purple kidney beans that Grandma Lin brought over yesterday.

What a pity, I didn’t bring any bacon.

Ji Xiaobei went out for a walk and brought back a roasted chicken and a small piece of pork belly.

"Mom, I went out and bought some meat." Ji Xiaobei put the meat and chicken on the chopping board.

Old Mrs. Fu smelled the fragrance and followed in, followed by Ji Deyan and Little Curly Hair who were sticking out their tongues.

"Xiaobei, what's in the paper package? It smells so good!"

Old Mrs. Fu sucked her saliva like a child...