stingy landlady

Chapter 150 Gui Xiang Comes of Age (2)

Madam Zhou instructed Guixiang:

"Young Miss! You must be careful not to catch a cold during your period! Women need to take good care of themselves during their period! This is related to your future marriage and childbirth! That's why women are so precious! Every month there is that time, and you can't be tired or get cold during those days!"

Some women have bad tempers, and everyone around them has to give in! They're served the best food and drinks! Tell me, aren't these women precious? Hahaha!

These words instantly dispelled the sisters' worries!

"Young Miss! Second Young Miss! I'll teach you how to make menstrual belts!"

Guizhi examined it closely and confirmed that it did indeed resemble the shape of a modern sanitary napkin. It had straps at the top and bottom for securing it.

"Aunt Zhou! Do you sell menstrual pads?"

As Madam Zhou spoke, her hands never stopped:

"Third Miss! Where can I buy this? This is a woman's private item! The needlework of young ladies from wealthy families is never casually left outside!"

Young women in their boudoirs are expected to be reserved! Embroidering a purse is something they only give to their close female friends or even their own brothers!

If a man gets his hands on a personal item, it could be interpreted as infidelity or as a token of love.

Ladies, you still need to be mindful! Our family isn't the richest, but we're not poor either! However, knowing a little about etiquette and manners will give us confidence when we're out in public, and prevent people from calling us petty or ill-mannered!

Guizhi considered for a moment and said:

“Aunt Zhou! You don’t have to do any work now that you’re taking care of the child, so come over and keep my older sister company whenever you have time! Talk to her about things that women should pay attention to!”

"Big sister! After your period is over, I'll take you and second sister to Huanghua Village for a few days! Wanrou will teach us some proper etiquette for traveling and interacting with others!"

Madam Zhou also said:

"Miss Wanrou's manners and etiquette were carefully taught by someone!"

Guizhidao:

"Eldest sister, second sister! It's not about demanding a certain way of ourselves, just being appropriately understanding! Also, we're dealing with different people, so just be generous and polite!"

"It's not like we're selecting concubines or palace maids!"

Aunt Zhou was startled and quickly said:

"Third Miss! You can't just say things like 'selecting a concubine' carelessly! If someone with ulterior motives overhears this and files a complaint, saying we're being disrespectful, we could go to jail!"

Guizhi stuck out her tongue.

"Aunt Zhou is right! I misspoke! I deserve a beating! Eldest sister! Second sister! Just pretend I let out a fart and it's over!"

Gui Hong, however, was curious:

"Third Sister! Aunt Zhou! What is the selection of imperial concubines? Tell us! How will we know what to say and what not to say if you don't tell us!"

Guizhi looked at Madam Zhou and said:

"Aunt Zhou! Second Sister is right! If you don't know anything, you won't even know if you've offended important people! Aunt Zhou, why don't you bring the children over these next few days and explain it to Eldest and Second Sisters!"

Say whatever you know! Including things like housekeeping, management, and servants! Just chat, whether it's right or wrong, they'll listen!

The more you know, the more independent your opinions will become! After spring arrives and the weather warms up, let's sisters go to the county town and the prefectural city! Let's broaden our horizons!

Madam Zhou lived up to expectations, bringing her child over every day to chat with Gui Xiang! Sometimes, when the two were doing needlework, Madam Zhou would even offer some guidance!

Gui Hong also enjoys listening to stories of wealthy families whenever she has time. She feels that Madam Zhou knows a lot, and there are some interesting stories too!

Guizhi then went to talk to Dazhu about something:

"Dad! Find me a blacksmith and build me a big pigsty! Like the one we borrowed from the butcher last time, with four wheels so it's easy to push! Convenient!"

Dazhu asked curiously:

"Guizhi! Do you have any good ideas for making money now?"

Guizhi chuckled and said:

"Dad! I need to buy a boar to put over there! There are dozens of sows over there! Having our own boar will save us the trouble of going out to find one!"

Also, I'm planning to slaughter and sell the meat from my dozens of fat pigs myself! Every little bit of money counts!

Dazhu looked at Guizhi, who was drilling into the money hole, with amusement and said:

"You think you're just making a little money? Those pig butchers, aren't they all making a fortune! I don't know if pig farmers make money, but pig butchers definitely make money!"

Guizhi had no choice but to explain:

“Dad! I have no choice! There are too many people in our area! Everything costs money! Every day when I open my eyes, it seems like I see so many mouths waiting to be fed, to wear warm clothes, and to have so many houses built!”

Dazhu thought it was fun:

"Guizhi's head is only thinking about how to make money! Look at you, you've made quite a bit of money, so why don't you have a single piece of jewelry or accessory that's worth anything?"

Your older sisters at least have hairpins and bracelets on them! Why are you so plain? Are you afraid of showing off your wealth?

Guizhi looked at herself, in her usual clothes—last winter's clothes! They were indeed a bit short! No one had thought to make her a new one, and she hadn't really cared!

"Father! We're missing a housekeeper! My mother is busy recuperating in preparation for having a younger brother! My eldest and second eldest sisters are making their own clothes! Luckily, my mother still knows how to make clothes for herself and my fourth sister!"

I run around outside every day, and Mom says I'm wild and doesn't want to talk to me! Dad! Isn't yours from last year too?

Dazhu glared and said:

"How can that be the same? Your mother made me a new set, and I tried it on the other day and it was fine. Your mother said I should wear it when I go out! This old one is comfortable to wear, and it's not damaged!"

You're a little girl, you should be dressed in the latest clothes, looking like a flower! You're still growing, and now that we can afford it, we can still give you money for new clothes every season!

Dazhu looked at Guizhi's slightly short dress, sighed, and said:

"Guizhi! Don't count on your mother! There's fabric in the storeroom and so many servants, have them make you new clothes! Make a couple more sets! You can change them!"

It's almost Chinese New Year, go to the jewelry store and buy a few sets of jewelry. You three are all grown up now! Each of you should buy a set! Guiling is still young, so don't worry about her! The money is with you, isn't it?

"Now that Dad knows, you can take it and spend it! Honestly! You have money but don't know how to spend it!"

Guizhi looked at the imposing pillar and said:

"My mother will be furious! She might not let you sleep in your room tonight!"

Dazhu glanced at Guizhi sideways and said disdainfully:

"Do you think I'm that kind of person? What's wrong with giving my daughters some jewelry? If your mother dares to get angry, I'll teach her a lesson!"

Ever since she recovered from her postpartum confinement, I don't know who she learned it from! She dresses herself in gold and silver, but has never thought of getting a set for you sisters!

Guizhi had long noticed that Li was slowly changing! She had learned to enjoy life, with people waiting on her! Isn't it natural for a woman to like pretty jewelry and clothes? Especially for someone like Li, who had suddenly become rich from a poor background!

Guizhi thought it was perfectly normal, as long as it didn't cross her bottom line! Let her do whatever she wanted in her own backyard!