52. Marriage
Wen Ruwan came to the courtyard where Aunt Mei was grounded like a triumphant general, and when the mother and daughter saw each other, they first hugged their heads and cried, and then they poured out their joy.
"Auntie, I promise, you can raise your eyebrows in this family in the future, and you will never have to look at people's faces to live again." Wen Ruwan's whole person seemed to be glowing, and her face was full of pride.
"I knew that my son was a capable person, and look, as long as there is an opportunity, it is not developed. Hurry up, which family's son is it, and when will he come to propose. Aunt Mei was so excited that she was about to faint, her daughter dared to say that, she must be higher than Wen Ruyan's marriage.
"It's the emperor." Every strand of Wen Ruwan's hair exudes infinite joy.
"My son, my son ......" Aunt Mei rolled her eyes and went straight over.
"Evil obstacles." Master Wen San just heard the last two sentences, raised his foot and kicked the door open, and walked in.
"Which two girls followed Miss Three out?" Grandma Wen San followed closely, her eyes swept coldly.
The two girls in the courtyard knelt on the ground with a "poof", and looked at Wen Ruwan with their eyes, "Miss, Miss help." β
"See, people only have a young lady in their eyes, but not a lady." Grandma Wen San added a fire, and Master Wen San said angrily: "What are you still doing in a daze, tie up these two girls for me, and sell them immediately, the farther away the better." β
"Daddy......" Wen Ruwan screamed, and rushed over to hug Wen San's thigh.
"No matter what the mother-in-law or the eldest sister arranged her daughter behind her back, her daughter didn't dare to shout injustice, only these two girls grew up with their daughter, and they have always served well, ask their father to be gracious and leave a way for their daughter to live."
It's really bloody and sad. If it was usual, Master Wen San would definitely wonder if she had been tortured again. But now, he just flew up and got rid of her entanglement. He shouted at the people kneeling in the courtyard, "One step later, I will sell you all." β
The people in the yard receded like a tide, and the two girls were gagged and dragged away at the first time. When everyone was gone, Master Wen San kicked Aunt Mei who was fainted to death on the ground and woke up.
"Master, master, what can I do, you save Wan'er, save her." As soon as Aunt Mei woke up, she did the same action as Wen Ruwan just now, and hugged the old man's thigh.
"Auntie, don't you understand? I saw the emperor, the emperor, and today. Wen Ruwan shouted loudly, and she looked at Aunt Mei as if she was looking at a madman.
"It turned out that you met the emperor, how did you meet him, what did you say, what did you do?" Grandma Wen San found a chair and sat down peacefully, and glanced at her master with a smile. Take a look, this is your daughter who is pampered and loved, for fear of being wronged, look at it, how sensible and considerate.
No matter how stupid Wen Ruwan is, she finds that something is wrong, the way her father looks at her, and the way her mother looks at her, they are all so wrong. I don't believe her, or I don't believe that the emperor will take her into the palace.
She straightened up, "...... When her daughter turned back, she accidentally took a fork in the road, and happened to meet the emperor who got out of the car with Prince Yong. The emperor was very kind, not only exempted his daughter from the guilt of colliding with the saint, but also asked her daughter's name. β
"That's it?" It would be nice if it was just like this, but Grandma Wen San knew more than that when she looked at her face.
"That's it." Wen Ruwan thought to herself, her expressions, movements, and every strand of hair were telling him that he wanted to enter the palace, as long as it was a man, he could understand it.
What's more, the emperor asked her why she walked outside alone, and she also sued Hongyun and Lin Daiyu for a small case. At that time, the emperor laughed and seemed to think she was very interesting. also said funny things himself, and even Prince Yong said that she was clever, didn't she praise her.
Master Wen San and Grandma Wen San glanced at each other, and Master Wen San said, "You and your aunt should be grounded together, and we will talk about it when this matter is over." β
There were two other aunts in the courtyard, and the third grandmother told them one by one, so she followed Master Wen back together.
"Let's find a way to move out." Master Wen San looked at the cramped and cramped house, the three daughters were crowded in a courtyard, and several aunts were also crowded together, and the lady always liked to play with some flowers and plants, and there was no way to show it in the old house.
"Well, this time out of the curfew, the concubine is thinking about this problem, fortunately, Brother Li is outside with his daughter-in-law, if you wait for him to come back, even if you live, you are willing to wronged him." Grandma Wen San sighed, they have been serving as officials abroad all the year round, she is the wife of the family, and she is somewhat unaccustomed to returning to the old house.
The housekeeper's sister-in-law is not bad, but there are many people, and it is inevitable that there will be some times when they can't take care of them. If she was in charge of the house, how could she let the concubine run out with the help of an aunt.
Hearing Mrs. mention her son, Master Wen San also smiled, "When the marriage of the few of them is done, let's find an excuse to move out." Let's have a few loose days. β
Their eldest son, with his daughter-in-law and grandson, has been in office. I always have to come back in the future, if I have a few more, think about it, it's really too aggrieved to stay in the old house.
"What is going to happen to her?" Grandma Wen San couldn't help but have a headache, "Do you want to inform the old man?" β
"She said they just met, so they should be fine." Master Wen San is still fluke. Of course, he knew that although the Wen family was not a prominent family, they had many children and had always had a good reputation in Qingliu. Such a Wen family does not need a daughter who enters the palace to raise her value, on the contrary, such a thing will only ruin the reputation of the Wen family in Qingliu.
"Since the master thinks so, then he didn't say anything about being a concubine." Grandma Wen San hated Aunt Mei's mother and daughter, and she had an accident at this time, she secretly clenched her fists, if it affected her daughter, she would fight for her reputation and not want to take this breath.
Wen Ruwan is still persuading Aunt Mei, "I know that my aunt feels that her daughter is wronged, but her daughter is not wronged at all, what if she marries into a wealthy family, she doesn't have a mother-in-law who is difficult to serve." It's better to enter the palace, as long as the emperor is served well, it's enough. β
She is still full of confidence, waiting to live a good life, the emperor is always a little old, but what does it matter, isn't there a concubine who gave birth to a little prince last year?
"How can it be so good to enter the palace, it will be difficult to see each other when the flesh and blood are separated in the future. Good boy, go and beg your father, let her help you set up a family affair, and it is only right to marry in a beautiful manner. "Aunt Mei doesn't want her daughter to marry into any high-ranking family at this time, she just hopes that she can marry out, instead of going to the palace to serve an old man, even if he is today's son.
Wen Ruyan knew that Aunt Mei's mother and daughter were grounded, so she wrote a letter and handed it to the maid next to her to send it to Lin Daiyu.
"Tell her that she is safe, just say that I am fine, ask her if her leg is better, and if she is empty, I will go to see her."
"Yes, the slave must have brought the words." The maid knew that this letter was just an excuse, and it was the right thing to use her dictation to sΓΉ Miss Wen Ruwan of the Lin family to be grounded.
As soon as Daiyu came back, Jingyu heard that her sister had fallen and injured herself, so she hurried back to see. Jia Min smiled: "Fortunately, I didn't let you go with me at that time, otherwise I would have been tired and panicked after tossing for two days and coming back." β
"Why didn't my mother say it, if I went, my sister might not fall and be injured." Although he has seen it, his sister acted as usual, saying that it was a little bruise, but he was still very dissatisfied.
"Okay, seeing that you are sweating profusely, hurry up and dissipate the heat, stay overnight, and go to the academy early tomorrow morning while it is cool." Jia Min sent his son away, worried about his own family.
When the lord came back, he said that the emperor and Prince Yong went to the Huangzhuang to see the harvest on a whim. guessed that the three girls of the Wen family might have met the emperor, because they hadn't come back yet, and Lin Ruhai had no way to inquire about what was going on.
When the emperor and Prince Yong returned, Hongyun went to the Lin family to visit the patient as soon as possible.
"If you're sick or not, it's good to be sure." Daiyu looked at the medicinal herbs he sent with disgust, a small abrasion, and now even the scab has fallen off, and the result is also ginseng and deer antler, which is too exaggerated.
"Don't worry, there are four imperial uncles in front of you, besides, her ten thousand careful eyes are tied together, and it is not enough for Huang Marfa to see at a glance." Hongyun shook his head when he thought of Wen Ruwan, he was really looking for death.
"Don't talk about this, the lotus leaf chicken you made, Huang Marfa and the Four Emperors said that they were good, and the fresh water chestnuts sent on the second day, the Four Emperors especially liked it." Hongyun happily talked for a long time, and pointed to a bag of sugar, "This is sent by Ulan, she wants to follow me to relax and relax, but she was detained in front of Huang Mafa for two days, this little guy, as soon as he comes back, he will lie down, and he is probably tired enough." β
Thinking of Wulan's serious appearance of coming over to thank her, Daiyu also covered her mouth and chuckled, "No, it's rare to see her behaving properly, it really scared me at the time." β
As soon as the Wen family decided on Wen Ruyu's marriage, Grandma Wen San ran to the Lin family to ask for news. The emperor has already returned, with the relationship between the Lin family and Prince Yong, there should always be a little rumor.
Lin Ruhai really knew, and he knew that Prince Yong was angry, and how could he bear it if he sued his nephew in front of the emperor in front of him. If there is a reverse scale, thirteen is his reverse scale, and over the years, he has been even better to Hongyun's nephew than to his own son. How can he stand this, and it is thanks to his good patience and hard work that he didn't find someone to kill Wen Ruwan.
Jia Min didn't dare to reveal half a point even if he knew, so he could only ask Grandma Wensan, "What does your family think?" β
"The old man refused to sue the old lady, so let her be grounded first."
That's it, Jia Min was stunned. After thinking about it, they probably didn't know what Wen Ruwan said.
Jia Min was thinking about what to say, when someone ran in, "Madam, madam, the holy decree ......"
A sentence of unruly chokes in his stomach, Jia Min is uneasy, and hurriedly sends someone to invite the master, and opens the middle door to prepare the incense case. The cold housekeeper smiled and took a thick seal to the waiter, and the waiter smiled brighter than him, and the cold housekeeper knew in his heart that it should be a good thing.
Grandma Wen San couldn't stay at someone else's house to wait for the holy decree, so she had to leave first, but she left someone to inquire to see what was going on.
Lin Ruhai hurried back, saw that his wife was wearing makeup, and his daughter was at a loss, so he hurriedly comforted: "It was Prince Yong who asked the emperor, a good thing." Before he could say this, the attendant had already walked on the incense table, and everyone quickly knelt down.
The waiter recited the beautiful words of the four and six for a long time, and finally said the substance, "The daughter of the Lin family is beautiful and wise, gentle and virtuous, and she specially gives the eldest son of the thirteen Beizi Mansion Hongyun as a blessing, and I am grateful for this." β
Everyone shouted long live, took the holy decree with both hands, Lin Ruhai accompanied the attendant to say a few words, and sent him away.
And with the decree came a reward of twelve lifts. There are clothes and headdresses, as well as porcelain from the official kiln, and a pair of flawless jade Ruyi with a head lift, which was carefully received in the warehouse by Jia Min's careful subordinates.
After Lin Ruhai sent the inner servant, he went to the inner courtyard to look for his wife and daughter, and saw his daughter helping his wife unload her hair and put a crown on her hair.
The well-behaved and lovely daughter, the lady who knows how to run the house, and the young son who is studying in the country, Lin Ruhai's heart is soft when he thinks of them. Lifting the curtain of the door and entering, Jia Min quickly stood up to greet him.
"Such a big matter, why didn't the master send someone to report the news first."
"I also just found out, and as soon as I went out, I saw the person you sent to report the news." Lin Ruhai looked at his wife and daughter happily, her daughter's family affairs were finally settled, and her hanging heart was finally let go. As for the royal family, no one knows if there will be any changes until the end.
"The thirteenth master has made an appointment for me to meet tomorrow, and Mrs. Lao will be in the family."
Jia Min smiled, "What is there to work and not to work, Daiyu's dowry began to be prepared two years ago, but now it is married to the Thirteenth Master's Mansion, I am afraid that it will have to be added." β
"Add it, let's just add it, let's just this one daughter, why don't you bring her her net worth, Jingyu is a kid, and she will have the ability to earn it herself in the future."
"Dad, mother." Daiyu is coquettish.
Lin Ruhai looked at her daughter's white jade-like face and patted the back of her hand, "Don't worry, although you are married to the royal family, the family does not need you to be wronged, hold your chest and live a life, your father and younger brother will always be your backing." β
"My daughter knows." Daiyu's eyes were red, if the real Daiyu knew, she would definitely be happy for her.
Grandma Wen San was rushing home when she heard the holy decree coming. I was so frightened that I almost didn't slip off the carriage, but I still followed the mother-in-law who went out to wake up, and I stood firm with a handful of supports.
Hurried back, Wen Ruwan changed into bright new clothes, and held her head high with a proud face. The Wen family was shocked, what the hell was going on, and Master Wen's face turned into the color of pig liver. Thinking of this step, there is no way, I can only hope that since the emperor has this heart, he can get some favor.
Grandma Wen San was angry and anxious, looking at her master with hatred, she had already sent her to the family temple, and there was no such thing as today. It's a pity that he still has a fluke, now it's okay, when she talks about her third grandmother Wen in the future, she will become an unscrupulous grandmother who sends her concubine into the palace to have a future.
The waiter looked at the Wen family with a smile, quickly announced the decree, took the red envelope and left, and did not leave for a moment.
Wen Ruwan was still at a loss, and gave her to the second elder brother, who is the second elder brother. I heard a miserable scream from Aunt Mei in my ear, "My son ......"
The explosion thunder generally sounded a voice in his head, the second elder brother is the abolished prince who has been imprisoned, and she is going to be given to the abolished prince.
This time it was her turn to roll her eyes and faint.
Master Wen San felt that he only had half a breath left, and the old lady grabbed the things around him casually, no matter what it was, he smashed it on him without a head or face.
"Say, what's going on?" A good person, who wants to have something to do with the abolished prince. Their Wen family has nothing to do with the abolished prince, how could they suddenly make such a will. couldn't help but think about it too much, they were already thinking of the moment when the emperor was disgusted with them and was about to be beheaded.
I don't know who took the lead, a few children suddenly started crying, and the women and children who didn't know the situation also cried, and those who didn't know thought that the old lady of the Wen family was hanging.
The eldest man hurriedly asked people to take all the women and children in the family down, and took the third brother to the old lady's study. There is also Grandma Wen San in the back, and the matter involves Wen Ruwan, I am afraid that Grandma Wen San will also know something.
"Third brother, what's going on, don't say you don't know." The eldest lord simply has a feeling that people are sitting at home, and disaster is falling from the sky, inexplicably, whether the emperor is targeting the Wen family or the Wen family's third room, or what is the inside story, if he doesn't figure it out, he can't even sleep.
Grandma Wen San stepped forward and glared at Master Wen San fiercely, "Let my daughter-in-law come to me." Grandma Wen San didn't hide it, and told what she knew.
"It's the daughter-in-law's fault that she ran out of the house, and chased her back because she didn't have face. Afterwards, after the fact ......"
"Why don't you pour a bowl of medicine afterwards, you are not to blame for this, you can only blame the third child." The old lady stared at her son and said hatefully, "Woman's benevolence, if something like this happens, why didn't you come back to me earlier." When she died, there was nothing left. Even if you live, you will harm our family. And your concubine, fanning the flames all day long, pandering you to make trouble with your daughter-in-law, no one in the family knows that your daughter-in-law is a good one, you are a fool, you talk about it now, you are not sorry. β
"Then, then ...... now" Master Wen San didn't say it himself, and he knew that it was late, and he didn't inject the medicine earlier, what is it if he fills it now, are you resentful? That family is really finished.
Thunder, rain and dew are all Jun'en.
"I just hope that this matter will end here, let your daughter-in-law go to the Lin family to walk around, and then let people ask clearly, what the said that day, not a word is allowed to be missed. This matter is left to the old family, and the housekeeper will run out of the door by herself to a girl's house, so that she will atone for her sins. The old lady finished assigning the matter, and left Master Wen San alone.
"After the marriage of the two girls is completed, you can separate it and live alone." The old lady ignored the pleading of the third master Wen and waved him out.
Before Grandma Wen could get her way, Aunt Mei broke in and kept kowtowing to her, "Mrs., Mrs., it's my lard that blinds me, it's my picky miss, it's none of her business." Help you, please. I'll leave my life to my wife at your disposal. β
The room was quiet, no one dared to speak, Aunt Mei raised her head, her forehead was blurred with flesh and blood, she really tried her best to kowtow, and did not play tricks.
But what's the use? It's too late.
"Save you, who will save me, who will save the master, and who will save the Wen family." Grandma Wen San was too lazy to explain, and Aunt Mei couldn't understand it anyway. In her world, there is only the truth that you can be invincible if you are favored by men.
"Whoever told you to be here, come on, lock her up for me, and don't let me see her again." When I came back, I saw Aunt Mei kneeling on the ground, the same face, but she couldn't feel pity anymore.
"Master, please, save Wan'er, you can't send her to the second elder brother's mansion, you can't." Aunt Mei screamed miserably, and was kicked in the center by Master Wen San, and spit out a mouthful of blood at that time.
Grandma Wensan's temples jumped suddenly, and the subordinate who heard the news at the Lin family came back, knowing what happened at home, and was shocked. After a long time, he stepped forward tremblingly and said: "The holy decree of the Lin family is that the saint will give the eldest lady of the Lin family a marriage, and give the marriage to the elder brother Hongyun in the thirteenth master's mansion." β
"It turned out to be a marriage." Grandma Wen San is well aware of the Lin family's daughter's family affairs, and she is not very surprised by this result, but she is still a little surprised by the emperor's decree to give marriage. What does this mean, the thirteenth master has lifted the ban, or does it mean that the emperor treats Hongyun, the emperor's grandson, differently. Either way, it's a great thing.
endured the pain that his head was about to crack, and arranged for someone to send a congratulatory gift.
Soon, the eldest grandmother also had a confession, and Wen Ruwan said something in front of the emperor and Prince Yong, and presented it to the family members without a word.
Old Lady Wen slapped the table, "Ridiculous." β
said bad things about his thirteenth brother's son in front of Prince Yong, and said bad things about his grandson in front of the emperor, and there was also the daughter of Lin Ruhai, the emperor's confidant, in the middle.
Wen Ruwan didn't say that she was sent to the abolished prince as a concubine, or that she was sent to die, and the old lady Wen didn't have a word.
Summoned the third master, and several other sons, "Anyway, I'm just going to serve the second elder brother, and I'm not a serious relative, so I'll send someone there tomorrow, so don't mention it again." Prepare one, no, it's three heavy gifts, Prince Yong, the Thirteenth Master and Lord Lin. I'll deliver it myself, so I'm going to prepare.
If you are angry with Wen Ruwan, let the Wen family go, this is the wish that Mrs. Wen hopes to achieve the most.
Aunt Mei was kicked so hard that not only did she not invite Langzhong, but she was also sent to the family temple early in the morning. Everyone understands that they don't want to see Aunt Mei again in this life. As for Wen Ruwan, a simple carriage sent her to the Internal Affairs Office, and no one ever asked about her since.