Lao Zhongyi and the eldest son glanced at each other, and Lao Zhongyi coughed and said, "This is what I want their husband and wife to prepare." Actually, I just read the list and still think that the preparation of this dowry is a little simpler. But what Mrs. said just now also makes sense, our family is a family with rules, and this time the dowry for Chongyi is so rich, it is already beyond the rules, and then take it from the public, I am afraid that it will be unfair to Chongli and Chongxin their brothers. Then take a portion out of my storeroom. When I have prepared the list, I will send a butler to give you the list and things, and you will add them, and then forget it. ”

Mrs. Zhao is going to be angry, what's the situation, the eccentricity is too ruthless, why is it too little? I have to stick to my own private room to go in, is there still her in this eye?

Mrs. Zhao immediately challenged Lao Zhongyi: "Old lady, you are too partial, right?" In your eyes, you have always had only that woman in your heart, and only the son born to that. Pity me for worrying about the Zhao family all my life, giving birth to children, and I ended up like this. Is there any justice left? ”

The old loyal and righteous man looked angry, this stupid woman, in front of her son and daughter-in-law, what is this talking about? What a shrew. The old Zhongyi said angrily: "Why am I partial? Didn't I pass on the position of Zhongyi Gong to Chongli? He also brought Chongxin with him and taught it personally. How is it eccentric? ”

Mrs. Zhao said: "You are good to Chongli and Chongxin, but you give a dowry to Chongyi's daughter-in-law, and you actually have more than the eldest son, what is the reason?" Is there such a reason in the Da Chu family? This lawsuit is fought in front of the emperor, and I am justified, and there is no reason to suppress the heir. Could it be the patriarchy of our Great Chu. The rituals are all fictitious. ”

The old loyal and righteous man couldn't help but be angry. This truth is really a truth, this society is based on patriarchal law and ritual law, and no one can be above it, otherwise they will be scolded by the world. However, he couldn't sue Mrs. Zhao, because among the dowry Chen Wenhui carried, there were cities that could make the Zhao family a kingdom by themselves, and the future of the Zhao family would depend on Chen Wenhui's overseas territory, so what should he do? How to make Mrs. Zhao not obstruct it?

Old Zhongyi Gong thought for a moment. A flash of inspiration. He calmed down and said, "I'm not partial, I'm doing this because I love our children." ”

Mrs. Zhao said angrily: "Nonsense, how can you love the Fa? ”

The old loyal and righteous man became more and more gentle and said, "What did you say just now? As long as you can save Concubine De. Whatever? ”

Mrs. Zhao immediately said, "Of course. As long as you can save the mother. If you want it, you can kill me. ”

Lao Zhongyi said: "Now we have no way to save Niangniang, we can only ask the Xiao Chen family to help." They have a queen mother in their family, and they are also good friends with His Royal Highness the Prince. There is their family to come forward. Think of a way, and it will definitely be solved. Moreover, in this matter, Chen Yuanheng alone is not enough, and Mrs. Chen also comes forward, after all, she is the one who can enter and exit the inner palace and talk to the queen. However, you have offended people early, what should we do? Don't you really think that the three of us father and son invite someone to have a meal in the town, even if it is a delicious meal from the mountains and seas, we can let the family help us? ”

Mrs. Zhao's loyal and righteous duchess for so many years has not been in vain, and she calmed down when she heard the words and said: "How can such a big matter be solved with a big meal?" Even dragon liver and phoenix brain can't do it. I still have to give a big gift. Before, I had already calculated in my heart that I would do this even if I used my private room. ”

The old loyal and righteous man said: "That's it. But, what do you think, as a loyal and righteous duchess, don't you see those gold and silver things, the Xiao Chen family is now a high power, and it is also known as Da Chu to the rich family, how can people see it? ”

When Mrs. Zhao thought about it, she couldn't help but feel sad and said, "Then what should I do?" No, we're talking about Chongyi's dowry for marrying a daughter-in-law, where are you going. ”

The old loyal and righteous man said: "This is not. If we give a gift like this, will they be able to accept it? There is a 90% chance that the gift will be returned. However, what should we do with our concubine Niangniang? So let's do it another way. Put the gift prepared for Xiao Chen's family into Chongyi's dowry. Will they be able to return it? ”

Mrs. Zhao's eyes lit up and said: "No matter how much or how little the dowry is, it can't be returned, and once it is returned, it means to withdraw from relatives." But this is our royal marriage, and their Xiao Chen family does not dare to withdraw from their relatives. ”

The old loyal and righteous man said: "Now you understand, right? This is all for our concubine De. However, in order to save our daughters, if the money is used from the public school, I am afraid that their brothers will not be happy, so it is better to get out of our private room. Originally, money was not brought by life or death. We've all retired, so why do we need all these things? Even if I give everything I have, as long as I can save my Yuwen, I am willing. ”

The last few sentences were really moving, and Mrs. Zhao was moved at once and hurriedly said: "No matter how good this is, let you go out alone." Originally, it was for not thinking about her daughter. I'll come out. ”

Zhao Chongli on the side hurriedly said: "Father, mother, it is our responsibility to save our sister, let's go out of the public school, or I still have some good things there, all of which I got from the battlefield, and I also took them out to Chongyi as a dowry." ”

Seeing his son acting so hard, the old loyal and righteous man couldn't help but secretly approve in his heart.

Han Shi was also busy saying: "There are still some good paintings and calligraphy in my dowry, all of which are the works of everyone in the previous dynasty. Lord Wen Hui likes the way of painting the most, so let's take out my one. ”

This moved the old and young loyal and righteous fathers, the Han family is really a good daughter-in-law, without knowing the inside story, such a duke and selflessness is really commendable. The old Zhongyi Gong once again admired his decision to retire, bring Mrs. Zhao to this farm, and hand over the Zhongyi Mansion to the Han family.

Zhao Chongxin also said: "I don't have any good things here, but, before, my father also gave me a lot of inkstones and the like, I heard that Master Chen is a learned person, and I want to like these too, so why don't you take these too?" ”

Lao Zhongyigong couldn't help but be even more satisfied, it seems that his youngest son is still kind-hearted, and he learned crookedly from his mother before, but since following him, he has indeed grown a lot. Lao Zhongyi said gently: "Silly boy, our family has not yet reached that point, it is good that you have a heart." What your father gives you, you can just take it yourself. ”

Mrs. Zhao has been embarrassed by Han several times when she came into the door from Han, in fact, it has been proved that Han is still thinking about her everywhere, so she was a little embarrassed when she thought about it, and said: "Good boy, your good things should be kept for my granddaughter as a dowry in the future." It's enough for us to come out. ”

The old loyal and righteous man said: "Okay, don't be humble, just come out of me, Chongli, you go back and wait for my housekeeper to send you a list." Now you follow me to the study to write a post, and by the way, tell me about the recent events in the imperial court. Chongxin, you come along. ”

Lao Zhongyi took Zhao Chongli and Zhao Chongxin out this time.

Leaving Han and Mrs. Zhao's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to chat. Mrs. Zhao is also pleasing to the Han family now, and she can't help but talk to the Han family kindly, and asked the Han family about the bodies of several children in detail, and also asked about some housework in the Zhongyi Mansion, as well as the affairs of the clansmen living in the capital, as well as the situation of those clansmen in their hometown.

They didn't go back until they had eaten.

The next day, Lao Zhongyigong's post appeared in Chen Yuanheng's study. After Chen Yuanheng finished handling the matter, he took the post to his wife's upper room, and found that Bai was choosing clothes with Chen Wenhui, Chen Yuanheng said: "Why do you still have to make clothes?" I don't think you'll be able to wear your clothes for a few lifetimes, right? ”

Bai Shi smiled and said, "No, we have too many clothes." We're not choosing clothes for ourselves now, it's Mei Ying's younger brother who is going to get married, so Hui'er and I will pick out some clothes and send them over, and later, we will also choose some head jewelry, some ornaments, and other gifts. We can't afford to be stingy. It's a pity that now Mei Ying is sitting in Nanyang, and it is not easy to come back for a while. ”

Chen Yuanheng asked strangely: "Why is Mei Ying's younger brother getting married at such a young age?" I really want to remember that he doesn't seem to be as big as Wen Hui, right? ”

Bai Shi smiled and said, "It's younger than Wen Hui, but it's an average person." This is Mei Ying's eldest brother. Since Mei Ying took the Mei family away, she has always wanted to take her two brothers-in-law with her, but they are still young, and the in-laws Mei are not at ease. Later, the result of their discussion was to let Mei Ying's eldest brother get married as soon as possible, and then have a round house for two years, so that he could take his daughter-in-law to Nanyang together. As for Mei Ying's second brother, he will go again when he grows up and gets married in a few years. ”

Chen Yuanheng nodded and said, "Then we really have to prepare gifts to send over." I guess Mei Ying will also send something, right? By the way, who is the girl's family, do we know each other? ”

Bai Shi nodded and said, "Of course I know, we are still very familiar with this girl's family." It's my handkerchief, Mrs. Hu's sister, my friend Mrs. Yang of Hanlin Academy, and the daughter of Mrs. Hu. So, we have to send gifts on both sides. By the way, is there something going on, sir? ”

After speaking, his eyes fell on the post in Chen Yuanheng's hand.

Chen Yuanheng smiled slightly and said: "Yes, this is a post written by the old Zhongyi Gong of the in-laws, inviting our husband and wife to go to a restaurant near his farm to have dinner and discuss the marriage of the children." ”

Bai Shihu was suspicious: "Shouldn't this marriage be discussed by matchmakers on both sides?" Why do you just invite us husband and wife? Who else is participating? ”

Chen Yuanheng said: "It's the four of them, father and son, and even Mrs. Zhao didn't go." ”

At this moment, Bai and Chen Wenhui were both strange. (To be continued......)