Mrs. Fang was even more surprised, she stared at Mrs. Meishanbo, who was sitting opposite, and was speechless for a long time.

Mrs. Meishan Bo also showed a little embarrassment, she knew that this request was a bit excessive, but her mother-in-law had made up her mind, what could she do? Besides, she felt that this was just a trivial matter, and with the current situation of the Fang family, there was no reason not to agree.

She persuaded Mrs. Fang: "I know that this is a bit inappropriate for etiquette, but Mrs. in-laws, you know that I am a person, and I am by no means a person who does not know the number of etiquette, and I have no choice but to say this to you today." If you think about it, a good marriage, the date has already been set, half of the wedding cards have been sent out, and suddenly it is said that it will be postponed, and relatives and friends must ask. If I tell them that it is because the bride's uncle is gone, and the bride wants to keep filial piety, so the marriage date is postponed, then relatives and friends will inevitably ask, which of the bride's uncle is gone, right? Mrs. in-laws, the identity of respecting relatives is really disgraceful, if it weren't for the fact that the house has nothing to do with that matter, and I really like Ling Yan, it is difficult to say whether this marriage can be done. But our two families know in their hearts and are willing to enter into this marriage, but relatives and friends don't know! If they asked, they knew it was a thief......" she paused, "and they might think that they would be happy to be related to a thief?" Although Ling Yan married into our family as a daughter-in-law, she also has to show up when relatives and friends come and go on weekdays. This was disliked before he got married...... Mrs. in-laws, you and I are both mothers, how can you bear to see your children being wronged? ”

Mrs. Fang hesitated for a moment. Mrs. Meishanbo's words also have some truth, of course she doesn't want her daughter to be disliked by her in-laws' relatives and friends just after she gets married. But then again, do those relatives and friends really ask which uncle of the bride is gone? It is certainly possible for people who are close to Meishan Bofu to hear about it, but those who are not so close also need to know about this kind of thing? Anyway, the bride has clothes on her, so she can only postpone the marriage, and this reason is enough to be sufficient, so why bother to find the root cause? Even if someone really wants to know, it is extremely easy for Meishan Bofu to help hide it. Mrs. Meishanbo's reason seems far-fetched, right?

Fang Yishan and Fang Chongshan are relatives in the next room, and they are about to come out of the five suits. Fang Yishan's fate is certainly disgraceful, but back then, Fang Sanye also lost his official position for similar reasons, Meishan Bofu never disliked Fang Huizhu for having such a personal uncle that day, why should she dislike her for having such an uncle today? Moreover, it has only been more than a year since the serial rebellion between King Ying and Zhu Lifei, and there are more people who participated in it or were suspicious. If it weren't for the benevolence of the current emperor and his lack of desire to kill more, I am afraid that thousands of families in the Jingzhong Society would be ruined due to suspected rebellion, and I don't know how many people would be implicated. When Mrs. Fang first talked about the marriage of the Dingqiu family for her eldest daughter, she had inquired about the details of the other party in detail, and she knew in her heart that there were many such people among the relatives and friends of Meishan Bofu, what qualifications did they have to dislike Fang Huizhu?

Mrs. Fang made up her mind in her heart, and solemnly said to Mrs. Meishanbo: "I also understand the concerns of the house, but the etiquette cannot be abolished. If the relatives and friends in the house have prejudices against her because of our uncle, although I am not happy, I can't influence the thoughts of others, I can only hope that Hui'er will come to the door in the future and win the appreciation of relatives and friends with her words and deeds. ”

Mrs. Meishan Bo was a little surprised when she heard this, and she hurriedly asked, "Why should the in-laws be stubborn?" Fourth Master Fang had already brought shame on the Fang clan by doing such a thing. Why should you let your daughter be wronged for him again? ”

Mrs. Fang smiled: "I let my children keep filial piety for their uncle, not for the sake of the dead, but for the reputation of the Fang family." In any case, the Fang family has been scholarly for generations, and they know books and keep etiquette. We dare not do anything that violates the courtesy of the people. If we do it and ruin the name of the Fang family, what face will we have to see our ancestors and ancestors in the future? ”

Mrs. Meishanbo's face was a little ugly, thinking that the descendants of the Fang family had rebelled, and it was not uncommon for the daughter's family to break the contract and destroy the marriage, so why did she say such high-sounding words? She pursed her lips disdainfully, thought about it, and came up with another idea: "Since the Fang family must have children to keep filial piety for their clan uncle, then as long as it is no longer their clan uncle who dies, right?" ”

Mrs. Fang was stunned: "What do you mean?" ”

"It's to let Fang Yishan's house go out of the clan!" Mrs. Meishan Bo said, "He did such a stupid thing, almost affecting the whole clan, what is he doing with such a descendant?" Being in the company of rebels and thieves and aiding and abusing is not only disloyal to the king, but also unfilial piety to the father and ancestors. Such an unfaithful and unfilial thing, do you still have to admit it to the Fang family? It is better to expel from the clan as soon as possible to get rid of the dislike of his own family, and it is also a warning to the other children of the clan. Let them know that if they dare to do such a fatherless and kingless thing in the future, the family will not end well! This approach is above board, and if the emperor knows, he must have more trust in the loyalty of the Fang family, right? The best example, the long house of the previous generation in the Jiannanhou Mansion, wasn't it because of this kind of thing that was left of the clan? Now who would say that there was a thief in the Jiannan Hou Mansion? On the contrary, everyone said that the Marquis of Jiannan was the emperor's most loyal courtier. Mrs. in-laws, some things should be decided, you are the wife of the sect, and the sect master is not there, so you have to make a decision early! ”

Mrs. Fang's face changed. Mrs. Meishanbo's idea seems to be good, if she can really get rid of Fang Yishan's house from now on, the whole Fang family is not afraid of being burdened by stigma, at most she will help his wife and children in private. But...... When Mrs. Fang thought of Fang Sanye, she knew that her husband would never agree to this idea. Since he kept his brother-in-law in the first place, he can't expel Fang Yishan's wife and daughter for similar charges today, otherwise in the eyes of the clansmen, he will only feel that he, the sect master, is unfair. The status of the clan is no longer guaranteed, and the clan is dissatisfied, how will her husband preside over the clan affairs in the future?

Mrs. Fang lowered her head and said slowly: "Such a big matter, my woman doesn't dare to make a decision, you need to ask our master." ”

Fang Chongshan is in Jining, send a letter from the capital, and when he finishes writing the letter and sends it back, I am afraid that it will take twenty or thirty days in normal time, and when the wedding date set by the Fangqiu family has arrived, where is there still time? Mrs. Fang's words were just a disguised refusal.

Mrs. Meishanbo's face was even more ugly: "Isn't this a delay?" Mrs. Fang, when your family said that you wanted to get married early, our family agreed without saying a word. Now we don't want to postpone it anymore, delaying my son to marry a wife and have children, and you are pushing back and refusing to nod, it's too much, right? It's up to your Fang family to decide everything, where do you put our Qiu family? Your Fang family has a thief, it has nothing to do with our Qiu family, why do you have to bear your fault with our Qiu family?! ”

She stood up with a cold face: "Anyway, that's it, I'll put my words here." On the ninth day of the seventh month, I must marry my second daughter-in-law. If Ling Yan has to be filial piety for a thief and refuses to marry according to the wishes of our Qiu family, then some girls are willing to marry. Don't regret it! With that, she swaggered away.

Mrs. Fang's face was red and white for a while. Originally, she was still a little ashamed of Mrs. Meishanbo, but now these shames have completely disappeared, replaced by full of anger.

It is human nature not to want a rebellious in-law. Mrs. Meishan Bo proposed to expel Fang Yishan from the clan, although there was a suspicion of overstepping her bounds, but Mrs. Fang could also understand. However, asking the Fang family to marry their daughter into the Qiu family on the ninth day of the seventh month, otherwise the marriage will be abandoned, this is completely a threat! When did the Fang family fall to the point where they were going to be threatened like this? In addition to the Qiu family, Fang Huizhu is not unable to get married! The Qiu family deceives people too much!

Mrs. Fang was so angry that she didn't even bother when her eldest daughter Fang Huizhu arrived. Fang Huizhu had just arrived, but Mrs. Meishanbo had already left, she was concerned about her marriage, and hurriedly asked Mrs. Fang: "Mother, is Mrs. Meishanbo gone?" What did she say? What does it mean to get married as usual? Is the Qiu family worried that the fourth uncle's scandal will affect his family's reputation? ”

Mrs. Fang said angrily, "God knows what their family is thinking?!" Even if your fourth uncle is bad, the Fang family is still the Fang family, not something that they can step on under their feet! If they underestimate you because of your fourth uncle's affairs and bully the lintel of our house everywhere, then this marriage will be stopped! It's not that the daughter of our Fang family can't get married, so why suffer such grievances?! ”

Fang Huizhu was taken aback: "What is Mother talking about?" Why should a good marriage be stopped? ”

After Mrs. Fang finished talking about what happened, she understood what happened. However, unlike her mother's thoughts, although she felt that the Qiu family's attitude was too aggressive, she didn't feel that her family needed to be tough: "The fourth uncle's matter is like this, our own family feels embarrassed, and it is normal for his family not to want to mess with it." Mrs. Meishan must be too anxious to say anything, in fact, she doesn't mean to bully our Fang family, mother, don't be angry, let's think about how to deal with things first. ”

Mrs. Fang looked at her with a strange gaze: "Oh? Then I want to hear what Miss Fang plans to do with this matter? ”

Fang Huizhu blushed slightly, lowered her head and whispered, "Mrs. Meishan Bo suggested that we leave the fourth uncle in one room, which is also a good idea. Now the He clan is discussing this matter, worried that the fourth uncle's case will affect the future of other clansmen. If the fourth uncle is no longer a member of the Fang family, naturally there is no need to worry about this matter. There is no need for the mother and the third uncle to accompany each other and be careful, spend some money to redeem the fourth aunt and them. ”

Mrs. Fang sneered: "Our eldest girl is really extraordinary, with the teaching you have received since childhood, it is really not easy to say such things!" ”

Fang Huizhu paused, feeling that her mother's words were a little strange, and she didn't seem to have the meaning of compliment. Reason told her that it was best not to speak at this time, but when it came to her marriage, she couldn't help it: "Mother doesn't want to do this?" So what are you going to do? ”

Mrs. Fang lowered her face: "I will discuss it with your father and third uncle, you can go back." These things are handled by the elders, so you don't have to worry about them. ”

Fang Huizhu was anxious: "How can this work?!" My father is far away in Jining, and the distant water can't save the near fire; The third uncle has always been friendly with the fourth uncle, and he will definitely not agree to leave the fourth uncle, for fear that the clansmen will propose to leave the clan with him! He must be selfish, and he will never really think about the family. ”

"Shut up!" Mrs. Fang scolded angrily, "Who taught you the rules when you criticize your elders?!" Are you selfless? Is it really for the sake of the family? You think your mother and I are a fool?! Give me a copy of the family motto a hundred times when I go back to the room, and I am not allowed to go out of the room until I finish copying it! ”

Fang Huizhu went out with a pale face and went back to her yard in embarrassment. She was very aggrieved in her heart, could it be that there was something wrong with her words?

Mrs. Fang was too lazy to teach this daughter a lesson, she took a few deep breaths before calling Yahuan: "Go and invite the third master, I have something important to discuss with him!" ”

Zhao Xiu had been staying in Fang Renzhu's room, and he didn't know what had happened in the front yard, but he saw Fang Huizhu hurriedly going out, and staggered back, his face was very ugly, and he expected that there might be some changes in the marriage between the Fang family and the Qiu family.

To be honest, the Qiu family's proposal is really too much, even if the Qiu family is from a reckless background, and they don't care about the filial piety of the daughter-in-law who has not passed the door, and the Fang family still has to abide by etiquette, how can they ignore any rules because the Qiu family doesn't care? In fact, it is only a three-month delay in total, what can hinder it? Why can't the Qiu family even wait for this little time?

Zhao Xiu privately opened his mind, guessing if it was Fang Huizhu's fiancé who made the girl's belly bigger, and was anxiously waiting to take a concubine after marrying the main room? But she immediately laughed it again, thinking that this kind of plot was too bloody and should not happen in reality. If this really happened to the second young master of the Qiu family, it would be a big deal to take the person into the house and give birth to the eldest son. Although the reputation is not good, the marriage of the Fang family has long been decided, Fang Huizhu looks like she is in a hurry to marry him, she must not withdraw from the marriage because of such a trivial matter, so what bad impact will it have on the Qiu family? The Qiu family doesn't have to rush to marry a daughter-in-law, right?

Fang Renzhu's mind is probably also in this matter, and she has been a little absent-minded when chatting with her. Zhao Xiu remembered that her brother was still waiting at the door of Fang's house, and after what she had to say, she should leave. So she got up and smiled: "It's not too early, I'll leave first." If you have set a day to leave Beijing, bring me a letter. Maybe you can catch up with the opening of the Mingzhi Library, and I'll take you to see the excitement when the time comes? ”

Fang Renzhu was talking to her about the library just now, and she also cheered up when she heard the words: "Is it really possible?" Not afraid of bumping into people? ”

"Don't be afraid." Zhao Xiu said with a smile, "The West Pavilion is not open to the public, and there are usually employees copying books, and there are other entrances and exits. I call people to say hello beforehand and ask them to avoid it. Just looking at the book list, after all, it is better to hold the book in your hand and feel it. If you want to read any book that is good and you want to read it, it doesn't hurt to borrow it in my name for a few days. But if you want to take it to Jining to read it, you can only copy it yourself, or ask if the book is sold outside, and buy a collection. ”

Fang Renzhu shook her hand gratefully: "Thank you, thank you, then it's decided." ”

The two walked out of the courtyard with a smile hand in hand, Zhao Xiu wanted to say goodbye to Mrs. Fang, but the girl replied that Mrs. Fang was discussing things with Fang Sanye, so that she didn't have to be polite, Zhao Xiu only said goodbye to Fang Renzhu, and walked out of the gate of Fang's house with the three books she returned.

She got into her carriage, and Zhao Wei leaned against the wall of the carriage and looked over: "Why is it so late?" I'm almost finished reading a book. Zhao Xiu smiled and was about to call the coachman to set off, but a small servant rushed over from the gate of the Fang family, and said to the mother-in-law of the Zhao family in front of the carriage: "Our five girls missed a book, and forgot to return it to Miss Zhao, please hand it over to your mother." ”

The mother-in-law sent the book wrapped in cloth in his hand into the carriage, and Zhao Xiu wondered in his heart: Fang Renzhu borrowed three books from her, and all of them were returned, where is there any leakage? When she saw the package, and the locked bookcase in the package, she immediately understood.

Looks like she's going to be a messenger again today.