Chapter Seventy-One: Hesitation
There were only two brothers at this table, Second Master Liu and Third Master Liu, and the girls were all sent out. In this way, what the brothers talk about will only be limited to their brothers, and will not be used by people with intentions.
Second Mrs. Liu and Liu Ruoxi set up another table in another room, and the mother and daughter ate slowly, waiting for the news from Second Master Liu over there.
Mrs. Liu had something in her heart, so she couldn't swallow it. Liu Ruoji saw it and was busy giving vegetables to Mrs. Liu.
"Mother, you can relax." Liu Ruoxi persuaded Mrs. Liu.
"Hey," Mrs. Liu sighed, "how can my mother relax." If it doesn't work out, tomorrow the old lady will bring it up, and she will definitely force us to pass the eldest brother. ”
Today, they discussed with Second Master Liu, asking Third Master Liu to give a quasi-letter, instead of an ambiguous answer. This matter, whether it is successful or not, is today. Mrs. Liu is naturally nervous and anxious.
Although Master Liu San was willing, Mrs. Liu San's attitude made Mrs. Liu Second dare not think so. This kind of thing, although it is said that the man is in charge, everyone knows that in the end, Mrs. Liu San has to nod, otherwise, Master Liu San will not be able to come hard.
"The old lady told your father that day that the matter of succession must be decided this year." Second Mrs. Liu said again.
Therefore, today it is necessary to ask Master Liu San to say a word accurately.
If the third room refuses to pass Liu Yuhuai over, then the second master Liu and the second wife Liu have to succeed Liu Yujiang. Although they were extremely reluctant, it was a headache to think about what kind of pressure Mrs. Liu would exert at that time.
Liu Ruoxi ate slowly, while not forgetting to pick up vegetables for Mrs. Liu. She wasn't as nervous and worried as Mrs. Liu. She could even roughly guess what kind of reply Master Liu San would give.
It's just that. Like Second Master Liu and Second Mrs. Liu, Liu Ruoxi is concerned about this matter. There is still a little hope. But if that hope is dashed. Liu Ruoxi was also ready to retreat. Just looking at how things will develop today, Liu Ruoxi can decide what to do next.
The two of them ate very slowly, but when they finished eating and drank tea again, the banquet on the side of the second and third masters of Liu had not dispersed.
Mrs. Liu Er endured it and didn't let people inquire. In the end, he couldn't help it, so he beckoned Caifeng in.
The one who came in response was not Caifeng, but the big girl Xiuluan.
"What does my wife command?" Xiuluan saluted to Mrs. Liu, "Sister Peony next to the old lady came over just now, and she wanted to wipe the old lady's forehead, draw a pattern, and call Caifeng away." ”
Mrs. Liu's heart was a little confused, so she nodded.
"Since she's not here, you can go."
Second Mrs. Liu gave a few words to Xiuluan, and sent her to Second Master Liu to take care of her. The conversation between the second master Liu and the third master Liu did not know what the result would be. Mrs. Liu didn't want people to know, but it didn't matter if she had a few henchmen around her.
Xiuluan went for a long time before coming back to reply. said that the second master Liu and the third master Liu had finished eating, and sent the third master Liu back, and the second master Liu came over.
Mrs. Liu was busy and ordered someone to prepare a decanting soup. After a while, Second Master Liu really came.
Mrs. Liu was anxious. But he didn't ask immediately, but first served the second master Liu and drank the sobering soup. The second master changed his clothes and sat on the couch.
After that, Mrs. Liu Er looked at Mr. Liu.
"The third master, he ...... How so? Mrs. Liu finally asked.
Second Master Liu smiled bitterly.
The third brother still said that, he was extremely willing. It's just ......"
"It's just that the third wife doesn't want to, isn't she?!" Mrs. Liu said, her expression a little gloomy.
"The third brother didn't say that." Second Master Liu said.
Second Master Liu said that he wanted Master Liu Third to give permission to speak, and Third Master Liu agreed with his mouth, saying that he was very willing. But then, the conversation changed again, talking about Mrs. Liusan. Master Liu San said that Mrs. Liu San is not unwilling, but the woman's family is indecisive, and this matter will take a while before Mrs. Liu San can make a decision.
"In the end, it must be Yi, to be a son to the second brother, such a good thing, others can't grab it. Shiro follows the second brother, and he is more promising than following us! ”
This is the words of Master Liu San.
"It's still like this...... Second Mrs. Liu sighed, "Third Mrs. is still not happy." If you are not happy, you will say that you are not happy, can we still rob Shiro. Hang like this......"
Mrs. Liu was a little unhappy.
Liu Ruoxi took the little girl to wash the cherries, put them on an agate plate, brought them in, and put them on the low table.
"Dad, Mom, eat some cherries." Liu Ruoxi said.
"Sister, sit in front of your mother." Mrs. Liu said.
Liu Ruoxi agreed, stepped on the pedal, and sat next to Mrs. Liu.
Mrs. Liu Er picked up a red cherry and handed it to Mr. Liu.
"I just sent it from Zhuangzi today, and it's fresh and delicious. This is the first batch to come down, only one basket. Let's keep a little, the eldest head sent it to the old lady, and the eldest lady and the third lady sent it. In addition, the Liu family and the Cui family also gave some to try it. Mrs. Liu Er told Master Liu.
Now is not the season for cherries to be marketed in large quantities, only the rare early ripening, freshly picked, everyone tastes fresh.
Second Master Liu nodded, feeling that Second Mrs. Liu had arranged it very properly, and he never had to worry about such a thing.
"The third aunt is unwilling, and my mother has already seen it. Can't the third uncle see it? Just like my mother said, the third aunt is hanging us, and she also has her plans. ”
Although Mrs. Liu San is spicy and capable, she wants to fight with Mrs. Liu, but she is weak in this mansion, so she tries her best to entrap Mrs. Liu.
"Why do you have to do that!" Mrs. Liu said, "What kind of person I am, don't she know." In this way, it makes people feel uncomfortable. ”
"Mother said that it is not true." Liu Ruoxi also picked up a cherry, ate it slowly, and when she raised her head, she saw a figure flickering outside the curtain out of the corner of her eye. Liu Ruoxi sneered in her heart, but she didn't see it.
"The third aunt is doing this, I'm afraid it's self-defeating." Liu Ruoxi waited for a while, and then said again.
"It's just that if you don't succeed Shiro, then let's follow what we said before, tell the old lady, let's wait for Goro." Second Master Liu said.
"I'm afraid the old lady won't be able to do it then." Liu Ruoxi said, "Moreover, the third aunt is unwilling to pass on Shiro, with Goro, can she be willing?" ”
And if Gorou is not from the third room, but from the long room......
Where did the long house come from?
Now that Mrs. Liu is old, Mr. Liu will no longer go to Mrs. Liu's house. In the house of Lord Liu, there are no concubines who can give birth.
Second Master Liu and Second Mrs. Liu groaned.
"Father, mother, have you ever thought that a step-heir does not have to be a father's own nephew. The Liu family clan, there are good children and nephews, and it is not against the patriarchal law to choose one to succeed. …… Moreover, I am afraid that there is a lot less trouble. Liu Ruoxi said slowly.
After discussing the matter of succession several times, Liu Ruoxi always had an idea.
Second Master Liu and Second Mrs. Liu couldn't help but look at Liu Ruoxi.
"Sister, do you have any idea in mind?" Second Master Liu asked.
"What ideas can I have," Liu Ruoxi smiled, "It's my father and mother who are stumped by the things in front of me, and I just put forward an idea." Whether my father and mother are willing or not, whether it will work, I don't know. ”
Second Master Liu is also a very smart person, and after thinking about it, he smiled.
"You girl, did you have this idea a long time ago?" Second Master Liu asked Liu Ruoxi.
"What's the idea?" Second Mrs. Liu's reaction was a beat slower than that of Second Master Liu, and she asked suspiciously.
Liu Ruoxi smiled and didn't speak.
The children of the long or third room are the children of the step-relatives, this makes no difference to Mrs. Liu. But for Second Master Liu, this may not be the case. The reason why Liu Ruoxi didn't say this choice at the beginning was because she took into account the thoughts of Second Master Liu.
And now it is brought up, but it is a matter of course, and it can be said that it is the best time.
Second Master Liu lowered his head and thought for a long time.
"That's it." Second Master Liu raised his head, "I think this is okay, that kid is a good boy." ”
"Who?" Mrs. Liu asked.
Liu Ruoxi shushed and asked Second Master Liu not to say anything first, she walked to the door, looked left and right, and saw that the girls were all standing far away, so she came back and nodded at Second Master Liu.
"It's Wen'er." Second Master Liu whispered to Second Mrs. Liu.
"This ...... Can this be done? Mrs. Liu asked.
Just looking at Mrs. Liu's expression and tone, Liu Ruoxi was relieved, Mrs. Liu and Liu Yuwen were quite close to each other, and they were naturally willing to succeed Liu Yuwen.
It's just that it is not so easy to succeed Liu Yuwen.
"Brother Wen's side, it shouldn't be difficult." Liu Ruoxi said.
"It's just that on our side, the old lady may not be willing to agree." Second Master Liu said.
"After all, it is the father who wants to pass the stepson, as long as the father's mind is stable, the old lady can't force the father to do anything." Liu Ruoxi said. Liu Ruoxi did not say explicitly that in this era, women pay attention to marrying and obeying their husbands, and their husbands are subordinate to their children. Second Master Liu is a descendant of the Liu family, and he can call the shots in this matter.
"Even so, the old lady is willing to nod......" Second Master Liu smiled bitterly, no matter what, Second Master Liu wanted Old Lady Liu to be happy, and he didn't want to anger or annoy Old Lady Liu.
This is a piece of filial piety from Master Liu.
"If we say this now, the old lady will definitely not want to, and she will have to be angry." Liu Ruoxi smiled and said, "However, it is not impossible to make the old lady nod......" (to be continued......)