Chapter 331: A Family Affair
In the main hall of the front yard, a woman who looked like a housekeeper's mother was sitting on a small chair in the hall and drinking tea. This woman is the nurse of Chu Tianheng, the uncle of the Chu family, and she is very dignified in the Chu family.
Fang Wanru couldn't help but look at her carefully.
This mother is about forty years old, with a group face, good skin, medium stature, wearing a green brocade auspicious cloud pattern open-sleeved tube skirt, wearing a corn makeup gown, wearing two red gold cloisonnΓ© gold hairpins on her head, and two pea-green jade earrings the size of a fingernail on her ears.
Fang Wanru's eyes flashed, and she saw two wide bracelets hanging on Zhang's wrist.
A slave and maid dressed in such a magnificent manner.
Later, when I thought about it again, I was relieved. Chu Tianheng is the only seedling of the Chu family, and Zhang's identity as Chu Tianheng's nurse is naturally not comparable to that of ordinary servants.
Fang Wanru's gaze turned, and then fell on Zhang's face.
The woman looked very kind, but the slightly raised corners of her eyes revealed an unusual shrewdness, and her lips were so thin that she could speak well at first glance.
The comer is not good~
Fang Wanru smiled, and then spoke: "The Chu family in Jiangnan has been famous for a long time, and I have always heard that the Chu family is a high gate of horses, and the uncle of the Chu family is a dragon and phoenix among the people. β
The Zhang family is Chu Tianheng's nurse, and she is also the most dignified person in front of the master of the Chu family, and after listening to Fang Wanru's slightly flattering politeness, she couldn't help but show a little smile on her face.
She has no children in her life, and she has long regarded Chu Tianheng as her own flesh and blood.
"Mrs. Qin is too polite." Zhang put the teacup on the table and said slowly: "The north and the south are far apart, and it is normal that there is no chance to meet. Now it's good. Our wife intends to marry the house, and after that, it is not a common thing between the two relatives? β
"That's right." Fang Wanru pondered for a moment before saying, "Forgive me for taking the liberty of hearing that the uncle of the house has already had a marriage contract with Qi Baozhu, the eldest lady of the Qi family, why did he ......?"
Although Fang Wanru did not say the latter words explicitly, the meaning was self-evident.
The Zhang clan didn't even move his eyebrows, and said directly as if he was prepared: "It stands to reason that Madame's question is right, but no matter how I get face in the Chu family." After all, she's just a slave and doesn't know much. She then changed her words and said, "But." I heard that Miss Qi and Miss Qin San are handkerchiefs, and they have a very good relationship, which is comparable to biological sisters, if that's the case...... In fact, Ehuang Nuying is also a good story. β
Fang Wanru was slightly surprised, listening to the meaning of Zhang's words. Uncle Chu family, is this going to enjoy the blessings of all people?
It is normal for the children of the family to have several concubines, and the Chu family mentioned Empress Nuying, the implication is that they want to marry Qin Daixin as a flat wife? This matter has to be discussed with Qin Congwen before it can be handled.
Fang Wanru's heart was slightly sour, where was the third girl good, and she actually made people from several major families compete to marry her. Although I feel uncomfortable. But after all, the face can't be expressed.
The face of the Chu family still has to be given. At least at this time, she should have the generosity of her mother-in-law.
Fang Wanru smiled, and did not answer Zhang's words, but asked: "Jiangnan is thousands of miles away from here." Mama must have worked extremely hard all the way, and I don't know where to rest? β
There is a reason why Fang Wanru did not respond positively to Zhang's words, the Chu family did not send a matchmaker to come to the door to say goodbye, but only let the face-saving slaves of the family come to probe their mouths. Although this is an indication of an attitude, it is not resolute. Doesn't explain anything; Second, it is impossible for the Chu family to marry Qin Daixin for no reason, there is something hidden behind this that he doesn't know, and he must always figure out the meaning of the Chu family before deciding the next thing.
Moreover, there are so many people who want to marry, and the final decision on which one will be decided can only be decided after discussing with the master.
Zhang's was also obedient, and she also smiled, "Our uncle has real estate in Taizhou." β
Fang Wanru secretly thought that if this was the case, it would be much more convenient to discuss things, no matter whether this family business was successful or not, it would be excellent to be able to have a relationship with the Chu family.
"That's a good thing, it's easier for the two families to move around." No matter how you listen to it, the words are full of joy.
Zhang's then said amazingly, "Our lady attaches great importance to this family business, and the old slave is only a pioneer when he comes, and soon, our uncle will personally go north, and it will naturally be inevitable to go to the house to disturb him at that time." β
Uncle Chu is coming? That's a big deal. I thought in my heart, maybe the uncle of the Chu family had already arrived, but he didn't come forward directly out of some consideration.
Fang Wanru was secretly happy, as if the Qin family and the Chu family had been linked.
The Zhang family talked to Fang Wanru for a while, and finally presented the various gifts and gift lists brought from the Chu family to Fang Wanru, and then got up to say goodbye.
Fang Wanru guessed that she was going back to pass the word to her master, so she didn't keep it, and asked her to seal two ingots of silver and put them in the box and give them to Zhang.
Zhang was not polite, and happily walked away with the box.
When Qin Congwen came back from entertainment in the evening, Fang Wanru told him about it.
ββ¦β¦ That Zhang is the nurse of the Chu family's uncle, and she must have a certain face in the Chu family, but the Chu family did not send a matchmaker to the door, but instead sent the Zhang family, which is not so sincere. β
Qin Congwen heard that the Chu family was going to marry him, and his face was even more exciting, he was stunned at first, then he couldn't believe it, and then he smirked as if he had found a treasure, and his words and deeds were very proud.
He had a social meeting today, drank some wine, was slightly drunk, and sobered up after listening to Fang Wanru's words.
"The Chu family has never had anything to do with our family, it is always inappropriate to take the liberty of coming to the door to propose marriage, the Chu family is a family, and this rule is still known, of course, it is better to find someone to explore our tone first." Qin Congwen took off his robe, revealing his middle coat inside, and stretched out his hand to let Fang Wanru wait for him to put on a casual soft robe.
"What's more, listening to what you mean, the Chu family wants to marry our daughter and the eldest lady of the Qi family at the same time, if this is the case, you should talk to us first."
Fang Wanru didn't like Qin Congwen's words "our daughter", but she couldn't refute it, so she could only listen silently.
ββ¦β¦ The uncle of the Chu family wants to come to the door, I'm afraid he is going to explain this matter. "It refers to marrying Qin Daixin and Qi Baozhu at the same time.
Fang Wanru thought for a moment. After all, he couldn't hold back, and asked: "So many people come to ask for marriage, which one does the master fancie?" β
Qin Congwen thought for a while before saying, "Let it all go!" Let's see. Actually, any one is good, but when he thought of Qin Daixin's words, he hesitated.
It's just a matter of letting go, and there is nothing to lose, the three girls haven't reached yet, and there is a sister above her who is not engaged, and it makes sense to drag it.
"I think it's all good. Especially the Jia family. Fang Wanru tried her best to soften her tone, "In the end, it is such a good condition to be a wife." What else is there not to like, sir? β
Qin Congwen knew that Fang Wanru had always liked the Jia family, but she wanted to marry her second daughter. is a merchant in his family, even if he marries his daughter-in-law, he is also high.
The three girls are concubines. But Jia Fu always looks up to her, maybe it's because of the eldest princess?
"Madam, I know you like the Jia family, if Dongyue can't marry her, I won't let the third girl marry her." The Jia family's family business is indeed the first choice, and it is a pity to give up like this. But Qin Congwen knew that only in this way could Fang Wanru be satisfied.
Getting a daughter married is not necessarily a help. But Fang Wanru is indeed her own virtuous helper. has been married for so many years, and her kindness to herself is not one or two, even if it is for the sake of husband and wife. Just do what she wants!
When Fang Wanru heard Qin Congwen say this, she felt better in her heart, and when she thought that he valued herself, the unhappiness in her heart disappeared, "Old Mrs. Zheng has sent a letter." said that he wanted to pick up his mother to live there. β
Fang Wanru said again that the Zheng family wanted to marry herself.
Qin Congwen's eyes lit up, "This is a good thing." "He had also heard of this Zheng family. I heard that the financial resources are very strong, and besides, the sixth young master of the Zheng family is a talent, so he must not be wrong in the future.
"Arrange it properly, let the mother ask carefully, the person she looks at as an old man can't be wrong."
Fang Wanru nodded, and finally felt that Xiucai's name was a little smaller, so she said a few words.
"In the end, it is a businessman, which is one layer worse than the eldest sister's marriage."
Qin Yixin, the eldest lady of the Qin family, married a child.
"It's only seventeen, and you have the fame of Xiucai, which is already good, if you win the move in the future, you will regret it." Qin Congwen was a little displeased, he hated Fang Wanru's superiority.
Although she was born as a young lady from an official family, didn't she also marry a businessman? What's wrong with you?
Fang Wanru was very helpless about Qin Congwen's crazy temper, she knew that she had violated his taboo, so she pressed these things and didn't mention them, and hurriedly mentioned another matter.
"About Begonia, I know you're not happy."
"Hmph." Qin Congwen's face darkened all of a sudden, this was the last thing he wanted to mention, he silently scolded Qin Fengge and Gongsun Jin from beginning to end in his heart, and Fang felt better.
"Master, something has happened, what can you do if you don't want to mention it? Don't you see how my aunt and grandmother and Brother Jin are domineering in our house by relying on their mother to pamper them. Fang Wanru was dissatisfied with Fang's partiality, her son was more important than her daughter who couldn't get married, she couldn't understand.
"This matter is disobedient and unfilial." cheated on his uncle's woman, you can imagine what a bastard Gongsun Jin is.
"The old lady is just confused!" Children don't say anything about their parents' faults, Qin Congwen's sentence is already very heavy.
Fang Wanru was very satisfied with this effect, and hurriedly said: "Master, do you want to find a time to persuade your mother and let your aunt take Brother Jin back!" Our family has had a lot of things recently, and if my aunt and grandmother follow suit, it won't be worth it if they make a mistake.
Gongsun Jin has always been worried about Qin Daixin, this is an open secret of the Qin family, and even the Fang family seems to be very supportive.
Fang Wanru was not happy, of course, she was not thinking about Qin Daixin, she didn't want to have anything to do with the Gongsun family, to put it bluntly, she wanted to draw a clear line with Qin Fengge.
Fang Wanru was vaguely afraid of something in her heart, and she didn't dare to think about it.
Qin Congwen nodded, "I will tell my mother about this, how can a married daughter stay in her mother's house all day." β
When Fang Wanru heard this, she was relieved. The husband and wife talked for a while, and then stopped.
Nothing was said all night.
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I am so grateful to see the precious little pink of the budding queen again! Thank you for your support.