Chapter 184: Strife
At this moment, the atmosphere in Shunyi Hall is a little tense.
Dingguo Gong Gu Xiuhe sat on it all the way, his face dark. Sun, who was sitting next to him, frowned, and said to his son and daughter-in-law with a little displeasure: "This is not a trivial matter, and it must be considered in the long run." ”
Mrs. Zheng secretly sneered in her heart. The Sun family also loves Gu Xiyu on weekdays, but at such a critical time, his heart immediately shifted to the side of the prince and Queen Gu. What else is there to think about in the long run, so that she will not agree to this family business.
Mrs. Zheng didn't say anything, just glanced at her husband Gu Hong.
Gu Hong received Mrs. Zheng's hint, coughed and said, "Mother, Yu'er is still young, don't worry about family affairs for the time being, let's wait and talk!" ”
Sun raised his eyebrows: "Yu'er is already thirteen years old, and she is not too small. Besides, since it is the matchmaker personally protected by the queen's mother, it will not be bad! ”
Mrs. Zheng couldn't help but hear this, and said lightly: "That Shen Changan is already twenty years old this year, and he is seven years older than Yu'er. It's another martial artist, and he still has a scar on his face. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like a good match! Although military generals are also courtiers, in the eyes of noble families who pay attention to poetry and book heirlooms, most of the military generals are vulgar and unliterate, and they are not elegant.
Sun was choked and his face was a little ugly.
There was silence in the room.
In normal times, Mrs. Zheng would never speak to Sun in such a tone. After all, Sun is a mother-in-law, and as a daughter-in-law, no matter how unhappy she is, she can't reveal it at will. But now it is a lifelong event related to her daughter, and Mrs. Zheng can't help it no matter how good her temper is.
Gu Hong saw that Sun's face was ugly, and he felt a little uneasy in his heart, and his tone softened a little: "Please mother to calm her anger, I know that the queen mother is also out of kindness, but she is ......"
The anger in Sun's heart finally found an outlet, and he snorted lightly: "Just what? Hui Niang is your own sister. It's Yu'er's aunt, will it still harm Yu'er? In a fit of anger, he even called out Queen Gu's maiden name.
Gu Hong replied curtly: "Mother is angry, I didn't mean that......"
"And what do you mean?" Sun didn't look at his daughter-in-law, but just said coldly to Gu Hong: "How did Hui Niang survive in the palace for so many years, you don't know in your heart." At present, such a good opportunity can not only find a good family for Yu'er, but also win the support of the mighty general's mansion for the crown prince. What's so bad about killing two birds with one stone? ”
Even though Gu Hong can speak well, he can't use it against the Sun family. Suddenly retreated: "Mother's consideration is really reasonable......."
Mrs. Zheng saw that her knowledge was not good, and immediately took over the conversation: "Mother-in-law feels sorry for the queen and the prince, doesn't she feel sorry for Yu'er?" Yu'er has been withdrawn and weak since she was a child. I don't dare to see people, and I am afraid even if others talk bigger. That Shen Chang'an, who doesn't know a few big characters, practices some kung fu of fighting and killing. If Yu'er really marries Shen Changan, how will she live in the future? Rather than regret it in the future. It's better to politely refuse now, but it won't hurt the peace. ”
She has been married into the house for so many years, and she has always been gentle and humble, and it is almost unique to fight for reason like today. But every sentence is reasonable, and the blocked people can't speak.
Sun finally became a little annoyed, and looked at Mrs. Zheng with a straight face: "Who said that I don't feel sorry for Yu'er?" The crown prince is my grandson. Yu'er is my own granddaughter, so I naturally feel more sorry for Yu'er. But when the man is married, the woman is married, and Yu'er has also reached the age when she should say goodbye. It's already good to have such a family business. ”
There are some things that need not be spoken, and everyone present knows them. With Gu Xiyu's withdrawn and introverted nature, it is not easy to find a suitable family. Shen Changan's conditions in all aspects are barely passable. If you change to a noble boy with a good demeanor and reading poetry and books. Not necessarily willing to come to the door to ask to marry Gu Xiyu.
When Mrs. Zheng heard this, her face changed slightly. The anger in my heart surged up.
Ultimately. The Sun family is still on the side of Empress Gu and the crown prince. In order to help the prince, he did not hesitate to use Gu Xiyu as a chess piece......
Dingguo Gong Gu Xiuhe, who had been silent, finally spoke up: "Okay, don't talk about it." ”
As soon as he spoke, Sun and Mrs. Zheng immediately stopped talking. I looked at it in unison. Now it's up to him to see how he goes!
Gu Xiuhe's hair and beard were gray, his face was gentle and amiable, and he looked like a kind old man. But those who are familiar with his temper know how shrewd and sophisticated he is under his gentle exterior. can support the Dingguo Mansion for so many years in the capital and even become more and more beautiful, Gu Xiuhe relies on more than just the momentum of Queen Gu and the crown prince.
Mrs. Zheng has a lot of complaints about her mother-in-law Sun, but she is both respectful and afraid of this father-in-law. I secretly prayed in my heart that he wouldn't nod his head in agreement no matter what. If he nodded, Gu Hong would definitely not dare to object. If you have little strength by yourself, where can you protect Yu'er?
Gu Yanhe was not in a hurry to express his opinion, thought for a moment, and asked lightly: "Zheng, you met Shen Changan yesterday, tell me what his temperament is." ”
Mrs. Zheng thought about it, and still answered this question truthfully: "The appearance is quite passable, and the temperament is straightforward...... Also very welcoming. It's just that I haven't read much books, and I stay in the barracks all year round, and my speech is a little vulgar and rude. "These things can be known with a little investigation, and there is no need to lie.
Gu Xiuhe snorted, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes: "I haven't seen Shen Changan, but I am very familiar with Shen Ming." He is coarse, but he is coarse and fine. Holding military power, he does not respect himself, and he is very worthy of the saint. His son, he shouldn't be far behind......"
When Mrs. Zheng heard this, her heart sank straight down.
What does my father-in-law mean by that? Could it be that he, like the Sun family, disregarded Yu'er's lifelong happiness for the sake of Queen Gu and the crown prince?
As a daughter-in-law, my father-in-law should never interject when he speaks. But Mrs. Zheng was really anxious in her heart, and plucked up the courage to interject: "Father-in-law, please forgive my daughter-in-law for daring once." It is related to Yu'er's lifelong happiness, and I hope that my father-in-law will consider it carefully. ”
Gu Yanhe raised his eyebrows in surprise, and was a little uncomfortable with his daughter-in-law's reaction to such fierce rejection, but he didn't accuse her of anything, but just said lightly: "Don't worry." Yu'er is my own granddaughter, and I would never have agreed to this matter so lightly. ”
Mrs. Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, but before that smile reached the bottom of her eyes, she froze after hearing Gu Yan and the next words: "I will let someone investigate Shen Changan's temperament and temper, as well as the things in the military camp." When this is settled, it is not too late to talk about it. ”
In other words, Gu Yanhe plans to take a good look at Shen Changan to see if he is qualified to be the son-in-law of the Duke of Dingguo!
When Sun heard this, he was relieved and said with a smile: "It's still Grandpa Guo who is thoughtful. If Shen Changan is really unsightly, that's it. Let's also pick a family affair for Yu'er. "If Shen Changan is not bad, he can naturally consider getting married.
Mrs. Zheng's face turned faintly pale, and she wanted to say something, but she saw Gu Hong winking at her.
has been married for many years, and she can naturally understand the meaning in Gu Hong's eyes. This is Gu Hong hinting that she should not say more. Anyway, the matter hasn't really settled yet, and it's not too late to slowly convince the second elder in the future.
Mrs. Zheng had no choice but to swallow the sullen breath.
At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded by the door: "Grandfather and grandmother, don't go to such trouble to investigate Shen Changan, I know his affairs very well." If you want to know anything, just ask. ”
It was Gu Xinian who spoke. Probably because he didn't sleep well last night, Gu Xinian's face today is not good-looking, and his tone is indifferent.
Gu Yanhe glanced at Gu Xinian quietly: "Oh? Is it? When did you become so familiar with Shen Changan? ”
Gu Xinian shrugged his shoulders casually: "I don't know him at all, but I've heard a lot about him." In fact, he knows everything about Shen Changan.
In his previous life, in order to deal with Shen Changan, he spent a lot of thought, and he had already figured out Shen Changan's life clearly. It's also one of his best habits. Be familiar with the temperament of the other party, find the shortcomings of the other party and make use of it, plan and then act, know yourself and know the enemy, in order to win all battles.
Gu Yanhe glanced at Gu Xinian, and asked with a light smile: "Then according to what you mean, is this family business okay or not?" ”
"Of course not." Gu Xinian blurted out without hesitation: "Shen Changan is reckless and impulsive, and irritable, and if he is a little unhappy, he will do it." Yu'er is so delicate, how can she marry such a martial artist. ”
Mrs. Zheng was mixed with joy when she heard this. The good thing is that his son is also on his side, but the worry is that he is afraid that Gu Xinian will anger Gu Yan and ......
Facts have proved that Gu Yanhe's open-mindedness and cultivation of the city government are first-class, and there is no special reaction when he hears this.
It was Sun who was a little displeased when he heard this: "How can hearsay be taken seriously." "One is more exaggerated than the other, she doesn't believe it, the person that the queen mother likes is not so bad!
Gu Xinian glanced at Sun, as if he saw what Sun was thinking, and pulled the corners of his lips sarcastically: "According to grandmother's meaning, should I agree to this family business?" As long as Yu'er marries into the Shen Mansion, Shen Ming will naturally stand on the side of His Royal Highness the Prince, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince no longer needs to be afraid of His Royal Highness the Third Prince......"
Sun's face changed suddenly.
Gu Hong hurriedly scolded: "Xi Nian, don't talk nonsense." "It's simply disrespectful to speak to your elders like this!
Gu Xinian's eyes flashed, and he suddenly smiled slowly: "Since you don't want to hear the truth, then I don't say it." ”
Sun's angry face turned white, and his body trembled slightly: "You...... You're hell-bent on me! ”
Gu Xinian responded indifferently and politely: "Grandmother misunderstood, I never meant that." "You are narrow-minded and angry, how can you blame me!