Xu Wanzhen changed into mourning clothes under Sang Zi's service, removed all hairpin ring accessories, and cautiously locked the jade bracelet in the dresser. There is only one white flower in the www.biquge.info hair of the pen "Fun" pavilion, and she is more and more thin and elegant in a white dress, which is regrettable. instructed Sang Zi to replace the bright ornaments in the room, and followed Yulu to the flower hall where the old lady received guests. This is the first time she has gone out since she woke up, and although the house she has lived in for fifteen years is still in her memory, she feels it more and more clearly when she walks through it herself.

The group walked out of the "Yingyun Pavilion" and turned onto a cobblestone path, where the green plantain leaves on the side of the road set off a variety of flowers. Further on, you can hear the sound of gurgling water, a single-hole stone arch bridge made of Taihu Lake stone appears in front of you, and the inside of the bridge railing is carved with exquisite and vivid patterns. Looking at the bridge, the whole house is laid out with streams, and various small bridges are connected to it, and the bamboo dock in the distance looms the eaves of the octagonal pavilion. The stream is rippling, and occasionally lively goldfish swim mischievously in the algae, and a strange stone with a wishful shape lies at the water's edge. The end is a step by step, pleasing to the eye.

It's a pity that due to a recent connection accident, the main mother is newly mourned. The people hung white lanterns all over the courtyard, and they came and went in a hurry with sad faces, and they had no intention of enjoying the scenery. If the Lord's house is decaying, their future will be even more bleak.

Xu Wanzhen thought as she walked, this Sun family was a family affair that she had set when she was twelve years old last year, and the two families had begun to prepare for a family affair this year. The two parties have changed the Geng sticker, Nacai has passed, is asking for names, preparing for the marriage ceremony, and began to embroider the dowry by himself. Wedding ceremonies in the Gaumang Dynasty were extremely cumbersome and time-consuming. Pay attention to the three books and six rites, and the six rites of "Nacai, asking for names, Najib, acceptance, invitation, and personal welcome" are more solid and elaborate for the rich and noble, often taking two or three years, and the ceremonies of those powerful families are more grand.

Different from the Xu family's cloth embroidery village, the splendid embroidery is all over the south of the Yangtze River to the capital, and it is a wealthy home that everyone knows in Suzhou City. The Sun family is a family heirloom, and his ancestors have produced three grades, which is for the scholarly family. married to the Xu family, he is the second young master of the third room of the Sun family. The third room Sun is the third class of Yonglong in the second year of the same jinshi, after several tosses, just a few years ago to find a real shortage of county order.

Since it is the future in-laws, the wife of the Xu family is newly mourned, so she should send someone to greet her. But Xu Wanzhen keenly felt that things might not be so simple.

Coming to the flower hall, Yulu opened the curtain and curtsied, "Old lady, the eldest lady is here." ”

Xu Wanzhen looked up, Mrs. Xu's face was kind, and although there was a look of exhaustion between her eyebrows, her expression revealed fortitude. Wearing an opal to wipe his forehead, he was dressed in a gold-sprinkled robe embroidered with pine and crane patterns, and sat upright on the main seat, looking uncertain. Mrs. Sun is a native of the capital, and she is used to being called in the north at home. When it comes to grandchildren, it is called according to the custom of Suzhou. Therefore, Xu Wanzhen called Mrs. Sun grandmother, and Mrs. Xu called A-Niang. The big girl Biluo stood behind, and when she saw Xu Wanzhen looking over, she gave her a look.

Following Biluo's gaze, a dignified woman sat down. Her skirt is not messy at all, her makeup is elegant, but her eyes are slightly red at the moment, and she is the third lady of the Sun family.

Xu Wanzhen calmly saluted her: "Mrs. Sun is good." ”

When Mrs. Xu saw it, she couldn't help but feel comforted. There is not even a person in charge of the big house who has suffered an accident in the family. The eldest granddaughter, as the only daughter of Dafang, has always been the heart of the whole family. At the moment, he seems to be much more calm and sensible, but the more he does this, the more pity he feels.

Mrs. Sun took Xu Wanzhen's hand and said, "Good boy, we are sorry for you." He took out his handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes, looking guilty: "I'll leave first, I really don't have the face to stay here longer." ”

Seeing this, Mrs. Xu didn't stay long, and ordered Yulu to send Mrs. Sun out and call Xu Wanzhen to sit down beside her.

Biluo presented the gift list, and Mrs. Xu snorted coldly after reading it: "The Sun family is obedient, knowing that this matter is wrong, and what they give is all rare treasures." ”

After that, he looked at Xu Wanzhen: "Zhen'er, do you know what happened to Mrs. Sun?"

Xu Wanzhen secretly thought that now that there was no one in charge of the big house, Mrs. Xu asked her what she thought, it should be to train her to think more and have more experience. Women in ancient times didn't have much autonomy, and for their own goals, they gained a certain amount of freedom of action, and now is not the time to pretend to be timid. He replied immediately: "Grandmother, look at what Mrs. Sun means, but there has been a change in the granddaughter's marriage?"

In the Gaomang Dynasty, although men were inferior to women and women had a low status, there was no "seven out" regulations, and women had a certain degree of marital autonomy and freedom of action. The world attaches great importance to the reputation of the boudoir woman, and the girl lived in the backyard for many years before leaving the pavilion. However, you can wear a hat on festivals and join in the celebration with your family, and you can also go out together in spring and autumn. In the city of Suzhou, there are women who are in charge of the house, and there are also self-reliant female households.

In marriage, although "the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker" are also followed, the opinions of the children are also taken into account, and the meeting between the man and the woman is usually arranged before the marriage. Therefore, Xu Wanzhen was able to discuss her marriage with Mrs. Xu frankly.

Mrs. Xu sighed: "Zhen'er is right, Mrs. Sun is here to withdraw from the marriage." The senior monk of Guangren Temple said that judging from the eight characters of Young Master Sun, he must get married within two years, otherwise the future is worrying, and he can't wait for Zhen'er to get rid of it. There was anger in his eyes: "This is clearly a pretext, but I am afraid of being implicated." ”

Mrs. Xu's love for herself was vivid, and Xu Wanzhen couldn't help but lean towards her and said, "Grandmother doesn't have to be angry, it's just human nature." The granddaughter also wants to keep filial piety for her mother, which is also convenient. With a grandmother here, the granddaughter is at ease. ”

Looking at her granddaughter's envious eyes, Mrs. Xu felt pity in her heart and said, "It's just that I hurt you." Fortunately, the Sun family cared about their reputation and didn't push it on you. Although the marriage is withdrawn, it will not hinder your reputation much. After the end of the filial piety period, the relatives will be discussed. ”

The grandfather and grandson were talking, and there was a sound of footsteps outside. Old Madam Xu frowned, and when she heard the footsteps, she knew that it was the spicy daughter-in-law Niu in the third room who had arrived. The third room of the Xu family is a concubine, and Mrs. Xu has always been quite disgusted. The concubine Xu Changji is submissive and cowardly, and when the old lady Xu was alive, he asked for such a daughter-in-law for him to support the third room.

Don't wait for the little maid outside the house to pass through, Niu Shi came in with a curtain, "Yo~ The eldest lady is also there." ”

Xu Wanzhen gave a salute: "Third aunt." ”

When Mrs. Xu saw her expecting Ai Ai, she thought that she had something to say, but it was inconvenient to talk because Xu Wan was really there, so she said, "Biluo, you take Zhen'er to my place to rest." The freshly boiled bird's nest porridge should be good, drink a bowl to nourish your body. ”

Xu Wanzhen bowed and retired.

Seeing the two withdraw, Mrs. Xu's face turned cold, "If you have anything to say, just say it." ”

Seeing this, Niu scolded in his heart, this dead old woman has never had a good face for herself. There was a smile on his face: "Mother, Xianggong and I discussed a matter and came to you to ask for an idea." ”

Old Madam Xu said in her heart, what else can your husband discuss, it is clearly your idea.

Seeing that Mrs. Xu was silent, Niu Shi stubbornly said: "Mother, look, Jinxiu has remembered this, so you have to think about it more." The embroidery workshop we operate is small and thin, and it can't withstand this storm. Besides, you also have to leave an industry for the Xu family, right?"

This is to split up, Mrs. Xu looked at her coldly, and said, "You are not qualified to say this, ask the third child to come to see me." ”

Niu Shi hurriedly said: "The daughter-in-law knows it, but the father-in-law has gone out to talk about business these days." "Xu Sanye has always been a mouse and a cat to his mother-in-law, and he was eaten to death. This idea was also discussed between her and Aunt Liu, the big room is fragrant and spicy, and the third room only has an embroidery workshop. Dafang has a lawsuit, and his family will have to be involved when the crime comes down. Why should I break up early, and live a small life behind closed doors. finally said that the father agreed, but he didn't dare to let him come to see his mother-in-law.

After peeking at the old lady Xu's expression, the old lady deserved to be the daughter of the official eunuch, although she was angry in her heart, she didn't show any expression on her face. The momentum alone overwhelmed Niu's breath. I only heard Mrs. Xu say: "Then wait for him to come back." "It's not a good breath at all.

Niu didn't dare to say much when he heard this, so he had to go back and find a way.

The three rooms were separated, and Mrs. Xu was not surprised by this. The Xu family is wealthy, but the family style is rigorous. In the past, there were still complaints about eating and drinking with the big house, but now that the big house has an accident, it is reasonable to can't wait to put aside the relationship. The third room is not to worry about, but now there is an accident in the big house, and Xu Changrong's family in the second room is far away, and there is not even a working daughter-in-law at home. is about to take care of Mrs. Xu's funeral, and originally wanted to let the Niu family work together to do it, but now it seems that he can't count on it. Mrs. Xu thought about Xu Wanzhen's performance just now, and she was well-founded, and she didn't cry weakly when she was withdrawn from the marriage, but came over to comfort herself. Look again. If it is available, it will solve the immediate need.

Mrs. Xu turned back to the main room and told Xu Wanzhen about the separation of the three rooms. Xu Wan was really surprised, no matter what, it wouldn't be her turn to ask about this matter, right? I just heard Old Madam Xu say: "Talking about this is just to let you understand it in your heart." Today, if you go back to raise it, your body can't collapse at this juncture. Come back tomorrow and discuss these things at the moment. ”

Xu Wanzhen said: "My granddaughter wants to go and see A-Niang again." Old Madam Xu agreed.

Mrs. Xu has not yet decorated the funeral, the spirit is in the east wing, and after the mourning hall in the front yard is arranged, the next day the small funeral, Mrs. Xu has prepared a gift to invite the "tea master" in Suzhou City. The tea master is in charge of the red and white affairs of the common people and belongs to the rule of Fucheng. As long as a letter is sent by the family of the deceased, they will inform the bars, sheds, rental shops, tie lottery and other trades, prepare funeral utensils for the deceased, and help the deceased's family to take care of the funeral until the burial. And the descendants of the Xu family are going to relatives and friends everywhere to report the funeral.

Xu Wanzhen stayed in front of the spirit, and saw that the maids cleaned up A-Niang very cleanly. There was no trace of pain on her beautiful face, her eyes were closed as if she was asleep, and her mind involuntarily flashed with memories of her love for herself. A-Niang is a gentle woman who combines Jiangnan Lingxiu, and she has never seen her scolding loudly. Pulling himself to a toddler with a gentle hand, taking care of his sick self without untying his clothes, and softly admonishing Daddy when he traveled far away. I never thought that this time was a farewell!

Sad emotions are churning in her heart, the mother who loves her child like this, but unfortunately Xu Wan is really not blessed to enjoy it. simply stopped being depressed and cried happily. The grief of losing his mother, the confusion of this strange dynasty, and the hesitation about the future are all vented.