My name is Chang An, your name is Gu Li

Chapter 151 Moving to a new home

"I'm not here to seek help, I'm here to help." Cui Yu said.

"Ah?" Gu Li was stunned for a moment and asked, "What can I help you with?"

Cui Yu smiled and said, "We heard about you and Chang Langjun yesterday."

"And there is no reason not to live in the mansion bestowed by the emperor, so I have discussed it with my husband and came to ask when you will move in, and then we will come to help."

At this time, Cui Yu looked at the group of servants behind Gu Li and said, "It seems that Madam Gu is planning to join the group today?"

Gu Li nodded and said, "I haven't moved yet, so why don't you give me some suggestions today, Madam Cui?"

"Of course you can, but I don't know how Madam Gu plans to move." Cui Yu said with a smile.

"In fact, the furniture over there has already been arranged. I can take you to see it later." Gu Li said, "But according to the list drawn up by Chang Lang, it seems that there are still many things to be made..."

"Then let's arrange the house first, do some shopping, and then go in the afternoon." Cui Yu followed Gu Li into Chang's house and said, "I just don't know how Madam Gu wants to arrange it?"

Gu Li didn't even think about it and said directly: "I want to decorate it similar to the room here, but I still need to move things over there, so I called some servants over there."

Bringing Cui Yu and a group of servants to his own yard, Gu Li began to give orders, telling them everything that needed to be packed and moved.

"You move there first, and I will tell you how to arrange it after I get there." Gu Li reminded.

"Yes, ma'am." The servants all responded.

The things inside have been packed up, and they just need someone to move them in. While the servants were moving the things, Zhen'er came to Gu Li with the medicine and gently reminded Gu Li that it was time to take the medicine.

Gu Li took the medicine bowl. Cui Yu pointed to the loquat sapling beside the pavilion and asked, "Madam Gu, do we need to transplant this sapling to the new house as well?"

Gu Li nodded, took a sip of the medicine and said, "But we don't know how to transplant it. We can only wait for Chang Lang to come back."

"Oh, by the way, today is the day for us to move in, so we still need to prepare a feast." Gu Li said a little embarrassedly, "Madam Cui, I have never moved before, do you know how to arrange it?"

"Of course I know. Since Madam Gu is planning to move today, there is no need to set an auspicious date. However, after moving in today, we need to clean the house. The whole house needs to be cleaned and the windows opened for ventilation."

Gu Li nodded and said, "The house was cleaned yesterday."

"Then the cleaning can be omitted. Then Madam Gu needs to buy some things." Cui Yu said, "rice jars, water buckets, and some red envelopes, which represent good fortune and plenty of food and clothing."

"Then there are bowls and chopsticks. We need to prepare more. In addition to the ones for the servants, we need to buy dozens more. Then we need to light a fire on the new stove and cook. We need to cook more rice and make it a little burnt."

"So that's how it is. Chang Lang also said that he wanted to hold a banquet at home and invite friends and elders to come." Gu Li said after drinking the medicine.

"That's right. The more lively the party is, the better." Cui Yu said.

The two chatted for a while, and all the items in the house were moved out. The last servant who came out of the room closed the door, then came to Gu Li and said:

"Ma'am, the items you ordered have now been moved."

Gu Li nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, you have all worked hard. I will give you extra rewards after today's work is over."

The servant was also delighted and said, "On behalf of the servants in the house, I would like to thank you, Master and Madam."

Gu Li waved his hand and let him go. Then he turned around and said to Cui Yu, "Madam Cui, let's go over there now. The house is not far away, just next door."

Cui Yu nodded, and then followed Gu Li out. But when they arrived at the door, they saw a carriage parked at the door, and Su Meng was standing in front of the carriage.

"Sister." Gu Li bowed to Su Meng.

Su Meng walked forward with a smile, helped Gu Li up, and then bowed to her and said, "Meet Madam Ji Kangbo."

"Oh, sister, there's no need to bow." Gu Li pulled Su Meng up, "You are my sister, why do you have to bow like those gentlemen when you meet, especially since this is just in private."

Su Meng smiled and said, "I heard that you were moving into a new house, so I came to see you and see if there's anything I can do to help you."

"I don't know either. We have just started moving things. Why don't you come over and take a look?" Gu Li invited sincerely.

"Of course." Su Meng also took Gu Li's hand.

At this time, Cui Yu asked, "Madam Gu, who is this?"

"Oh, I was so excited that I forgot to introduce her." Gu Li slapped his head and introduced, "This is my sister, Su Meng."

"This is Madam Cui Yu, wife of Mr. Wang Wei."

After they both exchanged greetings, Gu Li said, "Let's go take a look at the new house. If there are any deficiencies, I'll have to rely on you two to remind me."

The two nodded and followed Gu Li out of Chang's house. After walking down the street for a while, they arrived in front of the new house.

"It's right next door. I didn't expect it to be so close." Su Meng said.

Gu Li smiled, and then led the two girls into the mansion. A servant saw Gu Li, walked up to him and greeted him:

"Ma'am, the things you ordered to be moved are already in front of the master bedroom, waiting for your instructions."

Gu Li nodded and said, "Do you remember the layout of the room over there?"

"Reply Madam, remember."

"Then arrange it according to the layout over there. Put those books, poems and the like in the study. Go and help me supervise it." Gu Li ordered.

"Yes, ma'am." The servant agreed and turned to leave.

Then she called another maid and asked her to tell them to open all the windows.

"Let's go to the kitchen first. That's the most important place." Cui Yu reminded.

"Okay." Gu Li then brought the two of them to the kitchen, where a servant was already making a fire.

The four stoves in the kitchen were all lit. Cui Yu explained: "The fire in these stoves cannot be extinguished. They must burn until tomorrow."

Gu Li came to the rice jar, reached out and took up the lid. There was already rice inside - Chang An had instructed the servants to buy rice yesterday.

At this time, Cui Yu reminded him again: "We need to prepare some red seals and put them in the rice jar and water jar."

"Someone come." Gu Li nodded and called out, and a servant came over. She ordered, "Tell someone to prepare more red envelopes, put some silver coins in them, and put them in the rice jar. Fill the water jar at the door with water, and put some red envelopes on the lid, and make sure the number is the same."

The servant agreed and went to prepare.

Then Gu Li called another servant and ordered, "Go find the person in charge of purchasing and buy more vegetables. We will prepare a new family dinner tonight."

"Yes, ma'am."

The servants left, and Gu Li was left with instructions on various things under the reminders of Cui Yu and Su Meng.

After she had given most of the instructions, a maid came over and said, "Madam, the rooms are ready."

Gu Li nodded slightly, then said to Cui Yu and Su Meng: "Madam Cui, sister, let's go and take a look."

"Row."

So, the three women came to the courtyard of the master bedroom. The garden next to the pavilion was still empty. When they walked into the room, it was indeed decorated the same as Chang An and Gu Li's wedding room, but the couch could not be changed.

"This room is quite big. If you, Li'er, and Chang'an have children in the future, they won't feel crowded in the room." Su Meng said with a smile.

It was just a casual remark, but it made Gu Li blush. She whispered coquettishly, "Sister, what are you talking about?"

"Mrs. Su Meng is right. Children need a room that is big enough and has more space to play, so that they don't bump into anything." Cui Yu also agreed with a smile.

Gu Li's face turned even redder. In order to hide her shyness, she had to turn around and leave the room, and went to give instructions for other things. Cui Yu and Su Meng, who were still standing in the room, looked at each other and laughed.

The three of them returned to the front yard. Zhen'er came to the door at this time. After seeing Gu Li, she said, "Sanniang, the imperial plaque has been delivered."

Gu Li looked towards the door. It was the same old eunuch from yesterday. When he saw Gu Li, he bowed and said, "Greetings, Madam County Lord."

"Hello, Master." Gu Li also returned the greeting.

"Madam, the emperor's imperial plaque has also been delivered. I will order someone to hang it up now." said the old eunuch.

"Thank you, father-in-law."

Gu Li nodded slightly, then he came outside with Cui Yu and Su Meng and watched the craftsman hanging the plaque at the door.

At this time, they also saw the plaque, but now the plaque was covered by red cloth, so they couldn't see the words on it. A craftsman put the ladder to the location where the plaque was hung, then climbed up, took the plaque handed over by another craftsman, and then put it on top.

"Madam County Lady, do you want to unveil the red cloth now?" the old eunuch asked at this time.

Gu Li thought for a moment, shook his head, and said, "No need, eunuch. My husband will be back later in the afternoon, and it won't be too late to unveil it during the housewarming ceremony."

The old eunuch nodded and said, "Then let's do as the county lady wishes. We'll have a craftsman tie a red cloth strip on top, and then we can just pull it when the time comes."

Gu Li nodded and said, "Excuse me, sir. Would you please come in and have a cup of tea?"

The old eunuch waved his hand and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam County Lord. This is not necessary. I am in a hurry to go back and report to the Emperor."

Afterwards, after seeing the craftsman tie the red cloth strip, the old eunuch saluted Gu Li again and left.