"Mother, how can I ......" Jiang opened his mouth to defend one or two.

"Do you dare to refute? Which daughter-in-law dares to refute when her mother-in-law speaks?" said Mrs. Zhu, not giving her a chance to speak.

Jiang was stunned, and the expression on his face was very bad.

Old Madam Zhu snorted coldly and said, "I didn't open my mouth just now, I just wanted to save you some face! But look at you like this, I gave you face and raised you!" She sneered, "Who doesn't have eyes to see, I'm old, and I'm sick, but my brain is not confused! I've only been off for the past two days, and your temper here is big, and it's not my mind anymore." In front of me, you dare to argue and quarrel with your husband, this is still called coming out of a scholarly family?

Mrs. Zhu has been accumulating power for decades, and scolding her with such a cold face, Jiang still can't help but be scared in her heart. And Mrs. Zhu's words were too harsh and mean, first scolding her for being unfilial, and then ridiculing her background, and adding a sentence to ask her about her female morality...... The little skin on Jiang's body was all stripped clean by her, and she was only embarrassed.

Jiang has been holding her breath recently, her behavior has been a little less restrained, and she has also replied to Mrs. Zhu, but if it is really as Mrs. Zhu said, she wants to leave her mother-in-law aside and make her own decisions, it is impossible. If she really had that idea and hadn't done anything, Zhu Guida should have turned around and killed her. What if she has a good background, now she has a mother's family and a motherless family, what if she has a few children, Mrs. Zhu can still restrain her if she is "unfilial......

She thought about it quickly, and replied with a soft breath: "Mother, don't be angry, don't be tired......" She looked at Zhu Boxiu, and said with a sad face: "If there is anything wrong with me, I will change my ...... if my mother says it."

Old Mrs. Zhu opened her mouth at this time, where could she stop so lightly, not to mention that she couldn't see that Jiang was just soft on her face, but in fact, she still had resentment in her heart. Mrs. Zhu glared at her, and only continued: "I know that Biyun is married, and you are sad and happy in your heart, but you are married to your daughter, and I am also married to my granddaughter! I pity you and tolerate you, but you can't get an inch! I live for a day, I am your mother-in-law, you want to make your mistress majestic, hold the Zhu family, and wait until I die!"

This was not a good thing to say, and Zhu Guida couldn't help but persuade: "Mother, she is a little confused, but she has no bad intentions." Mother is not old, and the Zhu family will have to rely on her mother for decades in the future. ”

"It's not necessary for decades, it's all coaxing. Old Lady Zhu said, she glanced at Jiang, and then turned her face to look at Zhu Boxiu, her eyes were meaningful, "You have given birth to a few good children...... No matter what, Biyun is now a member of the Zhao family. In this Tong'anli, where are there people like the Zhao family. If she gives birth to a son and a half daughter in the future, and gains a firm foothold in the Zhao family, you will have a face as a mother. And Bo Xiu, he is a good reader, and he will earn your life in the future! And my old wife from a small businessman, where can I deserve you to flatter!"

No matter what Jiang Shi was thinking, it was impossible to accept this on his face, and when he heard it, he showed a little panicked look, and apologized in a low voice respectfully: "Mother, it's all my fault, I'm frivolous, I don't dare anymore." ”

"I don't think you know. Old Lady Zhu said unrelentingly: "Don't say that I use filial piety to pressure you, now I will reason with you! If you are capable, why did Biyun go back with a pensive and depressed face today, and how could Zilan go with Yanmei? The two girls are okay, and they said Bo Xiu, now that he is still studying and has not taken the merit test, you can't control the family, let his words come out outside, don't think about how you will arrange the plan when he takes the imperial examination in the future, I am afraid that it will make the family uneasy and drag Bo Xiu down!"

She snorted, "Are you deliberately making things difficult for you and making my mother-in-law prestigious?" You also know for yourself that in such a small house as ours, life is only three meals a day, what can I, an old woman, compete with you? ”

In front of Zhu Boxiu, the eldest grandson, Mrs. Zhu really didn't want to be separated from him. So after scolding him fiercely, he still left a sweet date for Jiang's family, and said a thorough word to her sadly.

It is very rare for Mrs. Zhu to be like this, Jiang was surprised and uneasy at first, and then his heart was also moved. There is an old saying that if there is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure, Jiang serves her mother-in-law obediently as a daughter-in-law, that is the situation of the world, and it is really difficult to say that she respects it now. But she is not stupid, and naturally understands that Mrs. Zhu can independently manage the Zhu family for decades, and she is a very capable person. In the event of a major event, the Jiang family also had to believe more than Mrs. Zhu.

At this time, Mrs. Zhu mentioned Zhu Boxiu in her words, and said that her son was involved because of her, although Jiang didn't want to believe it, but she knew in her heart that she was a little negligent in her previous affairs, and she couldn't solve the whole story of Zhu Boxiu's matter cleanly...... When she thought about it, some shame and chagrin appeared on her face.

Seeing Jiang like this, Mrs. Zhu was a little satisfied in her heart, and said with a soothing expression: "If I say too much, you should think I'm verbose again, you don't understand my heart." She raised her hand and wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, her expression sad.

Zhu Guida on the side was even more fascinated, he only felt that her mother was so old and her health was not good, but she still had to worry about them in everything, which made him respect and contact. And they are sons and daughters-in-law, but they are too unfilial. He went over and stroked her mother's arm, and said gratefully: "Mother, I know your heart, we didn't do well before, and you will mention it in the future, it's good, although we are stupid, but obedient." ”

Mrs. Zhu smiled and said helplessly: "You are not small, I can't say that I even have grandchildren this year, and let me teach you step by step?" It's funny to listen to......

Zhu Boxiu listened silently for a while, and then said: "Grandma, you are our elders, no matter how old we are, they are also your children and grandchildren, you should teach us, what's so funny about this." He looked at his mother, touched her hand, and asked with a smile, "Mother, did you say?"

After such an incident, Jiang lost his strength, so he didn't say much, but said: "Yes, I also know that my mother's words are important." I am willing to listen to it. But before the event, I couldn't help but be anxious and reckless......"

Zhu Boxiu said: "My mother is just anxious about my business. ”

Jiang Shi was overjoyed when he heard his son defend her like this, and then felt wronged, so he said, "If it's something else, I can bear it." But now that Bo Xiu's words came outside, I couldn't hold back for a while. Now that I hear my mother say this, I also know that I was wrong. Now that I think about it, it's also bad for Aunt Naluo!" she sighed and looked at her son worriedly, "I shouldn't too." Who would have thought that Aunt Na Luo was such an indomitable person. She said that the family was her relative that day, but I also asked later, but it was when she came to Tong'an a few years ago, and then casually kissed. Speaking of which, what does that family have to do with her? Now that no one has said anything over there, she bumps into the scene and makes trouble, I really don't understand what she is trying to do? Could it be that she will ruin Bo Xiu's reputation and let the neighbors scold our Zhu family a few words, and she will be happy?"

Zhu Guida heard her complain like this, and couldn't help but think about Aunt Naluo, but he didn't like the source of this matter more than blaming others, he said to his son: "It was also your trouble, but now that others know, there is no way to say a few words." In the future, you should keep yourself upright, don't make mistakes, and this matter will slowly pass. ”

Jiang Shi disagreed with this, Zhu Guida, a big man, would not understand the importance of these gossips, he had always only said a few ridiculous words after these women were bored, where would he care. But Jiang Shi knows the trick very well, even if he is a good person, he can spread a thousand kinds of bad things in those people's words, how can he do this kind of thing by himself and stop if he ignores it.

But she had just been taught a lesson by Mrs. Zhu's cold words, and it was really hard to say to Zhu Guida, she thought about it before saying, "Don't you know our son? He has always been a decent gentleman." You've asked about that matter before, and no matter how you look at it, it's not Boxiu's fault. If you want to blame, you can only blame Bo Xiu for being good-looking, so that when the country girl saw that she was delusional, she made a ridiculous move to frame him. For this and that, Bo Xiu already felt wronged. If you, the father of a man, don't understand him and accuse him with others, then he really has no place to rely on. ”

Zhu Guida said helplessly: "I know I know, but if he is more cautious, this will not happen." ”

Mrs. Zhu didn't agree with this, and only defended her grandson and said, "You too, it's all nonsense." Now Bo Xiu is so focused on reading that he can't eat food or drink tea. If you ask him to settle down a little more, then he will really stay in the house every day. How can the body stand it for such a long time!" She looked at Zhu Boxiu and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, Boxiu, do whatever you want in the future, grandma knows that you are a good person and will not cause trouble." ”

Zhu Boxiu nodded in agreement.

Jiang wiped his tears and said: "I'm not afraid of anything else, the left and right Boxiu have already gone to the academy to see Mr., and he also said that Mr. doesn't blame him, and still treats him as a proud child." There is a future for studying like this, but Aunt Naluo is passing on the marriage of Bo Xiu...... I am also suspenseful about this, according to what outsiders say, the younger sisters are married, and Bo Xiu can't have an explanation here. ”

Zhu Guida frowned and said, "Didn't you talk well with the outside at the banquet before? Nowadays, there are many sons and daughters who do not start a business and do not have a family, where can others care about Bo Xiu's head? He does not live at home for many days a year, and when he goes to the academy when he goes back, only people who are close to him will remember and ask a question or two. ”

Jiang said: "First of all, I also said that to outsiders at the banquet, and things were clean. Who knew that Aunt Luo would tell him that Mr. Jiang intended to be a matchmaker for Bo Xiu, and told him about the girl in the capital...... If Mr. Jiang's things here can be accurate, I am not afraid of others gossiping about our relatives. Because I think that Bo Xiu is good in everything, and the girl in the capital can also be matched, where can I say who is high. She paused, sighed and said, "But Mr. Jiang has never been able to say anything accurately, and now even the girl only vaguely says that her surname is Zhou, and she also says that she is from a high-ranking official's family, but which one is not revealed at all." I thought to myself, I'm afraid Mr. Jiang is not very sure, so naturally it is not good to reveal the girl's name and family history at will...... He was afraid that we were deliberately climbing, so he casually told the outside that if the marriage failed, he would harm the girl. ”

Zhu Boxiu's master, Mr. Jiang, said that he wanted to tell him about the matchmaking when Zhu Boxiu came back two years ago, and at that time, when Mrs. Zhu and Jiang heard that they were a girl from a family in the capital, they were so happy that they were all willing to do so. At the beginning, they thought that Mr. Jiang didn't know the Zhu family's intentions, so let Zhu Boxiu come back to reveal the meaning, if the Zhu family was allowed here, Mr. Jiang would definitely arrange for the two families to discuss in detail.

After Zhu Boxiu returned to the academy and told his parents what he meant, Mr. Jiang was very happy, and immediately said that he would go to the capital to ask for a book. The Zhu family also took this matter for six or seven years.

After replying to the letter in the capital, Mr. Jiang said that the girl was young and the family did not want to say goodbye early. Zhu Boxiu only refused, but Mr. Jiang explained again, saying that Zhu Boxiu is also young, it is better to study well, and after he has become famous, wouldn't it be better to be happy?

As soon as these words were said, the Zhu family also understood that in the end, girls from other people's families also valued their status, if Zhu Boxiu was only a white person, even if he was a disciple valued by Mr. Jiang, and he himself was dignified and talented, he couldn't do anything. But if Zhu Boxiu is motivated and famous, and Mr. Jiang agrees with him, the marriage will be completed.

Since then, the Zhu family has had a tacit understanding, Zhu Boxiu studied hard, and Mrs. Zhu and the Jiang family were not in a hurry to say goodbye to him, just waiting for Zhu Boxiu to take the imperial examination next year, and the matter was decided.

didn't expect Zhu Boxiu to provoke a girl a few years ago, and in the end he was involved and injured his leg, there was only the one who praised him for being a young man, and naturally there were also those who disdained to be a gentleman. Previously, Zhu Boxiu came back in a hurry, and took advantage of his injuries to hide at home and not go out, also because he listened to some cynicism.

If the matter was too big before, so that Mr. Jiang had a mustard and doubted Zhu Boxiu's character, not to mention that the marriage that had not yet reached the ground died abruptly, and it was difficult to say whether Mr. Jiang still wanted Zhu Boxiu to be such a disciple. Fortunately, the family didn't want to lose face, so they detained their own girl and didn't spread much private information. Only then did Zhu Boxiu go to the academy to see Mr. to explain the plea.

Now talking about Zhu Boxiu's marriage, Mrs. Zhu asked again: "Did you mention anything when you went to see Mr. this time? Since he also asked you to go back to study, I think I still value your talents." I just wonder if he's happy to be your matchmaker?"

Zhu Guida was a little rougher, and he didn't ask about this beforehand, so he also said: "You have a little bit of reparation when you go up the mountain, and naturally you will also talk about the past...... When you talk about it, have you tried a thing or two along the way? As your mother said, this thing is not accurate, and it makes people suspense and uneasy. If Mr. Ruo is still willing to say goodbye to you, of course our Zhu family is happy to have a daughter-in-law from a family. Mr. Ruo is a little unhappy now, and if you come out with a few words, our family will also benefit here. ”

Although Zhu Guida's words were not said explicitly, they also implied a little retreat. He was also afraid that Zhu Boxiu would not be happy if he didn't understand, so he explained carefully: "It's not that my father doesn't want you to marry a girl from the capital. It's just that when I said this, I felt that it was too high. It's been two years now, and I can't say for sure. Now Aunt Naluo is using this matter to ruin your reputation...... Compared to clinging to this week's girl, let people talk irresponsible and affect your future when you look back, it is better to take advantage of this to get an accurate word, if you can't throw away your hand, and you can study and take a fame. Why don't men have a wife, when you get fame, naturally there will be a girl from a good family to marry you. ”

After a pause, he added, "There is one more thing that I was happy to see you before, and I did not mention much of it. It is said that the high-ranking family marries a daughter-in-law, and the low-door marries a daughter-in-law, we are from a small family, where can the girls in the capital stand it?" He looked at Mrs. Zhu and Jiang's family, and said half-jokingly and half-helplessly: "If you marry such a person, you should not take care of her new daughter-in-law, do you want her to work?"

After Zhu Guida finished speaking, the faces of the remaining three people were a little unsightly.

Zhu Boxiu was silent for a while before he said, "Dad^ If I become an official in the future, my family will not be ordinary." ”