The fake daughter married into the mountains and had meat to eat every day during the famine

Xu stood up holding Haoran and bowed in Song Yuntang's direction, saying, "Madam, I have more than enough milk to feed the young master these days. I can also feed He Ran as well. With the goat's milk, it's more than enough."

Song Yuntang nodded.

"As long as both children are well fed, that's all I need." She picked up a comb and combed the short hair on the side of her head into her bun. "Jinshu, what kind of gifts do people usually give when they move into a new house in the capital?"

Jinshu is a maid from the Shangshu Mansion.

I think I have a better understanding of these things.

Jinshu clasped his hands in front of him, bowed slightly, and said, "Moving into a new house is a great joyous occasion. For good omens, ordinary families often give gifts of grain, oil, rice, flour, stoves, new bedding, bowls, chopsticks, and brooms. If they have a close relationship, or just want to maintain a good relationship, they'll also give valuable ornaments and rare porcelain."

Song Yuntang thought about it.

"Well, take some money and go buy some preserved fruits and snacks, and a decent set of tableware. Bring back two jugs of good wine. After lunch, we'll take them to South City to celebrate the new house for Brother Lu and his wife."

There are also some etiquettes for giving gifts.

It cannot be too shabby, but it must be based on the conditions and needs of the host family.

The Lu family's current financial situation is limited. If the gift is too expensive, they will have to spend a lot of effort to repay the favor when they move into a new house in the future.

It is not conducive to the maintenance of personal relationships.

Jin Shufu bowed, took the silver and went out.

……

After lunch in the afternoon and Hao Ting took a nap, Song Yuntang asked Xia Ning to prepare the carriage, put the gifts prepared in the morning on the carriage, and took the children to South City.

He opened the door, and Jinshu went in first with the gift in his hand.

He felt a little embarrassed.

"You guys are here now, but you still bring so many things."

Song Yuntang smiled and said, "It's just some wine, preserved fruits and snacks. I also brought a set of bowls and utensils for my sister-in-law. They're not very expensive. I hope you don't think it's shabby."

He said hurriedly, "How could that be? I got up this morning and was busy cleaning the yard. I was busy until just now when I had time to rest. I was thinking of asking Xingyan to go to the street to buy some wine. Since my sister-in-law brought some wine, it just solved my urgent need. Please come in, sister-in-law."

After Song Yuntang entered the yard, he looked around.

The yard is indeed not big. Even with the house included, the area is not bigger than the small garden in my own yard.

However, the inside and outside of the house were cleaned very neatly, and the layout was also fresh and elegant. There was also a tall old elm tree in the yard, which contrasted beautifully with the slightly older houses, and the scenery was quite nice.

"This courtyard is very cozy after being decorated by my sister-in-law's skillful hands."

He smiled as he looked at the elm tree in the yard. "I've always had my eyes on this old elm tree. It produces elm seeds in the spring and provides shade in the summer. One day, I'll put a table and chairs under the elm tree, and the whole family can drink tea and eat fruits. Just thinking about it makes me happy."

"Sister-in-law is really a person who knows how to live."

Song Yuntang followed He into the house.

There are three houses in this yard.

The room under the elm tree is the main house, where we usually eat and receive guests. There is a bedroom on each side.

Song Yuntang sat down in the main room and waved to Xingyan who was not far away.

Lu Xingyan was grateful to this beautiful aunt for her help many times.

Seeing her waving, he hurried over and bowed to her politely.

"Hello, Aunt Song."

Song Yuntang smiled and stretched out his hand.

"Put your hand out, and I'll take your pulse again."

Lu Xingyan nodded, quickly rolled up his sleeves and stretched out his arm.

Song Yuntang carefully felt the pulse of his left and right hands, and found it regular and strong.

"Have you been feeling unwell lately?"

Lu Xingyan shook his head and said, "I don't feel any discomfort."

Song Yuntang smiled.

"Aunt Song will teach you a set of Five Animal Exercises. No matter how busy you are, please insist on practicing at home for at least half an hour every day, okay?"

Lu Xingyan looked curious.

"Will this prevent the onset of the disease?"

Song Yuntang shook his head, "Your Xian's disease has been cured. Doing this will make Xingyan's body healthier and less likely to get sick in the future."

Lu Xingyan nodded obediently.

"Then I'll listen to my aunt."

If I don't get sick, my parents won't have to worry. If I'm healthy, I'll be able to protect my sister in the future.

Song Yuntang winked at Xia Ning, who understood and led Lu Xingyan to the yard.

He, who was making tea in the kitchen, looked at the scene in the yard and couldn't help laughing.

My son hasn't had any symptoms for almost half a month.

I hope that he is well now, just as my sister-in-law said.

In the evening, Xie Yingwei, Jason Lu, and Xu Qingye came home together.

He did not come empty-handed. Not only did he ask his followers to bring a bag of rice, he also brought two roast chickens from the restaurant.

Song Yuntang didn't expect that Mr. Xie was actually a pragmatic person.

Xie Yingwei handed two roast chickens to He.

"Sister-in-law, I'm not very good at giving gifts, but since every household needs food and clothing, I've brought you some rice while Big Brother Lu and Sister-in-law are moving into their new house. I wish Big Brother Lu and Sister-in-law a prosperous family and a worry-free life."

He smiled and took the roast chicken he handed over.

"Thank you, brother, you're really good at talking. I'll take your kind words." He turned to look at Jason Lu, "Jason, my sister-in-law is sitting in the main room. I have to help Nanny Wang with the kitchen chores. Please entertain the guests and the meal will be ready soon."

Jason Lu nodded.

"Madam, you've worked hard." He then asked them to go to the main room, "Please come this way, both of you."

Seeing several people coming in, Song Yuntang stood up and greeted them, holding the child.

Xu Qingye stepped forward and took the child from her hands, his face gentle, "You just gave birth not long ago, be careful not to overwork yourself and get back pain in the future."

Now that there were outsiders present, Song Yuntang felt a little embarrassed by Xu Qingye's concern for him.

She leaned closer to Xu Qingye and whispered, "Xia Ning and the wet nurse held her more, I only held her for a short while, it's no problem."

Seeing that she looked embarrassed, Xu Qingye pulled her behind him to block the view of outsiders to avoid embarrassment.

Seeing the affectionate couple, Jason Lu smiled and joked.

"Brother Xu is usually as steady as a mountain and cold and ruthless in the Hanlin Academy. I didn't expect that he would become a different person in front of my sister-in-law."

Xie Yingwei also looked in their direction, not hiding his envy at all.

"Don't even mention Brother Xu. If I married a wife as beautiful as my sister-in-law, I would definitely hold her in my hands for fear of dropping her, hold her in my mouth for fear of her melting, and I would also have to be on guard against the scoundrels outside at all times, for fear that she would be seduced away by a vixen if I wasn't careful."

Xu Qingye nodded seriously, "Master Xie's words remind me that I need to be careful. There are still many male vixens these days."

Song Yuntang, who was blocked behind him, heard this, pinched his sleeve and smiled.

Xu Qingye has always been serious, but now he is talking nonsense in a serious manner, which is quite different from his past.

As if sensing his wife's emotions, Xu Qingye looked back, with the corners of his lips slightly raised.

Xie Yingwei was stunned, then he chuckled awkwardly and said, "I was just joking, Brother Xu, don't take my words seriously."