Although there was less contact between the two families because of the establishment of the heir of Shifu, when Shifu received the post, Mrs. Shi still came to Zeng's house on time, and when she saw the Zhao family who came out to greet her, Mrs. Shi took two steps forward: "Because of filial piety, I haven't gone out, and I haven't congratulated Mrs. Zeng that you not only married your daughter-in-law, but also hugged your grandson!" ”

When others came to congratulate, Zhao would not say anything unpleasant, and said affectionately: "Say something that is not afraid of your annoyance, your family's filial piety is almost full, and when this filial piety is full, you marry a daughter-in-law, and this grandson will not be hugged soon!" ”

"I borrowed Mrs. Zeng's auspicious words, if it weren't for the posts of the house, and it was an old relative, our filial piety was not over, and we were embarrassed to come to the door!" As soon as she said this, Mrs. Shi understood Zengfu's intentions, which was really good with her guess. However, in this matter, it is okay to help a few hundred silver, but if you want the Hou Mansion to come forward and give Shi An and Miss Zeng a long face, this kind of thing will definitely not be done! After making up her mind, Mrs. Shi smiled and said: "The old lady in the house is still healthy, I haven't seen her for a few years, and I really want to!" ”

Mrs. Shi's performance made Zhao very satisfied, so he invited her to Mrs. Zeng's room. Old Madam Zeng and Mrs. Shi said a few kind words, and Old Madam Zeng changed her words: "It stands to reason that this matter should be discussed with my uncle and brother." But this is a separation, and it is difficult for my uncle's brother to be an elder, and it is not good to have an elder in charge of this marriage. Mrs. Shi, when you came to the next appointment, we don't bother the two masters, this matter must be discussed by the two families! ”

What one guest doesn't bother the two masters, this old thing is really cunning and cunning. Mrs. Shi scolded in her heart before saying: "What you said is true, old lady, but on that day, I personally came to hire me, why, old lady, you also understand." Although he is a nephew, but in this matter, there is his stepmother above, can I, who is an aunt, go past his stepmother? ”

Old Madam Zeng's eyebrows couldn't help frowning, Mrs. Shi would not agree was expected by Old Madam Zeng, but this shirk was too fast. Mrs. Zeng's expression made Mrs. Shi smile lightly and said: "If you say that you don't have any money, you should help some here, but if you come forward to handle this matter, first, my son will also marry a wife, and he will be busy over there, and second, the third aunt will be the mother-in-law!" ”

This is a clear accusation that Zeng Fu does not understand etiquette, Zhao's eyebrows furrowed, Mrs. Zeng had already stopped her daughter-in-law, glanced at Mrs. Shi and said: "It is normal for your mansion to think like this, but my original intention is just for the harmony of your mansion, since your mansion is unwilling, this is fine." ”

This agreed, Mrs. Shi looked at Mrs. Zeng with some disbelief, Mrs. Zeng had already instructed Zhao: "Your eldest niece's dowry should be all in order, and my aunt's side has undergone great changes, and it is inevitable that there will be some unevenness, you let people send two thousand taels of silver to prepare for the marriage, as for presiding over the marriage, we should have invited the in-laws over there to come, but we are not familiar with her, so we have no choice, so it will be rude, and you will do it yourself!" ”

These words made Mrs. Shi's face change, and Mrs. Zeng had already said with a pleasant face: "The government will not only do the affairs of Marquis Shi next year, but also handle the affairs of the heir inheriting the title, and also handle the marriage. ”

The meaning of these words made Mrs. Shi's face very ugly, but Mrs. Zeng didn't even look at her expression and said to Zhao: "I'm old and tired. Please send Mrs. Shi out! Mrs. Shi wanted to fight a few more words, but she couldn't argue, so she had to bow and leave!

As soon as Mrs. Shi went out, Mrs. Zeng said to the red shirt: "Invite your young lady!" The scene of Fang Cai's red shirt was seen with his own eyes, although the tone was calm, but there was an undercurrent, I thought that I would have to fight several times, but who knew that Mrs. Zeng would be decided in a word, and I wanted to invite Zeng Zhixian when I listened, and the red shirt hurriedly went to invite.

Zeng Zhixian knew that Mrs. Shi was coming today, thinking that he was going out to meet, so he changed his clothes and jewelry, who knew that Mrs. Shi was sent out after a while, which made Zeng Zhixian feel strange, and the old lady Zeng called herself, and hurriedly tidied up and went to the upper room!

After entering the upper room, without waiting for Zeng Zhixian to salute, Mrs. Zeng beckoned her to sit beside her: "Hey, I'm really old, I wanted to earn face for you, but I was rejected." But that's fine, if you marry in the future, you won't be able to stand the anger of the clansmen! ”

Zeng Zhixian instantly understood that Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Zeng had collapsed, and hurriedly said: "It's all about the granddaughter, so ......I'm tired" Mrs. Zeng had already patted Zeng Zhixian's hand: "You can't say that, it's all surnamed Zeng, don't I still fight for your face, it's a pity, in the Shi family, there are so many people up and down, why can't you see how good my uncle is?" Afraid to avoid them one by one? ”

Hearing Shi An being praised, Zeng Zhixian also felt quite honored, and his voice was quieter: "As long as our own family thinks it is good, others will let it go!" Mrs. Zeng nodded: "That's a good thing, my family knows my own affairs." After speaking, Mrs. Zeng told Zeng Zhixian about her decision, and then said: "I really want to see when the time comes, the Shi family will not help with a penny of silver, and will there be a face when the time comes?" ”

Zeng Zhixian listened to Mrs. Zeng's words before saying, "But, grandmother, if you ......."

What was Zeng Zhixian thinking in her heart, how could Old Madam Zeng not understand, she hooked her lips and smiled: "Are you afraid of what the Shi family will do to you?" Granddaughter, I'll tell you a truth today, in this world, it's right to rely on your father's family before you get married, but after you get married, you have to rely on yourself when you have children. At that time, you are no longer the young lady of a certain family, but the head of a certain family, how can you expect that if you have a little grievance, your mother's family will come forward? As for snubbing? Granddaughter, I have lived for almost seventy years, and I have never seen a housewife who lives on the favor of men. ”

Pampering, only concubines need it, and the main mother will never need it! Zeng Zhixian chewed these words, understood, and got up and saluted Mrs. Zeng: "Granddaughter thanked grandmother!" ”

Mrs. Zeng received this gift before saying: "Actually, don't think that I am doing this for you, I am for, but it is the Zeng family, the daughter of the Zeng family married out, and was said to be poorly educated, as if she was incompetent, the Zeng family was disgraceful!" Zeng Zhixian nodded again, and Mrs. Zeng told her some more words about how to be a housewife, and let her go back.

Waiting for Zeng Zhixian to leave, Mrs. Zeng lowered her head and thought for a long time before saying to Cui Sleeve: "You go and tell Aunt Wu, just say that the eldest lady will get married in a few days, and the day before the eldest lady gets married, she will be allowed to accept the gift of the eldest lady!" "Before getting married, you always have to say goodbye to your elders, if Mrs. Zeng doesn't say this, Aunt Wu can't even look forward to the gift of her granddaughter. Cui Sleeves should have gone to Aunt Wu to tell Mrs. Zeng this.

After listening to Cui Sleeve's words, Aunt Wu was silent for a long time before she said, "Those maids, look at me like this, are you still envious?" Cui Sleeve glanced at the furnishings in the room, and then lowered his head: "What did you say, auntie?" The old lady has always treated you very well, and I don't know how many people envy you outside in your life! ”

What you can see is this splendid splendor, and what you can't see is the desolation of your heart. Old Aunt Wu looked at Cui Sleeve for a long time, and let Cui Sleeve go down without speaking. Waiting for Cui Sleeve to walk out of the house, Xiao Chan followed in a few steps: "Sister Cui Sleeve, I'll send you!" ”

Cui Sleeves stopped and looked at her: "It's just a few steps, what are you doing?" Xiaochan smiled a little shyly before saying, "Actually, I have something I want to ask you!" Cui Sleeve pointed to Aunt Wu's room, Xiao Chan had already pulled Cui Sleeve out, walked out of the small cross courtyard, Xiao Chan said: "Sister Cui Sleeve, don't bury me, although we take the same monthly money, but what am I like, what are you like, who doesn't know?" Besides, my aunt and grandmother have been very different since the second master passed away! ”

Cui Sleeve tapped Xiaochan's forehead: "That's it, don't brag about me, what's the matter?" I remember you're seventeen years old this year, do you want to go out? Xiaochan nodded, looked around and said, "Our sisters have no foundation, and you can't compare to your sister who has a foundation in this Hou Mansion." If my father and mother can sell me for the first time, can't they sell our sisters for the second time? When I return home, I won't be used to it, I'm afraid of ......"

Saying that, Xiaochan hesitated for a moment before she said softly: "I'm not afraid that my sister will know, I have been serving my aunt for more than ten years, and I have saved some things, which is nothing in this house, but in the eyes of my father, it is a large sum of silver. My sister's family has a foundation in this Hou Mansion, and I asked my sister to help me ask for a favor, and I was allowed to be allowed to serve in this mansion for a long time! ”

Xiaochan, these first-class girls, should be used to it, whether they are matched in the house or they choose to go out, they can marry well. She bought it from outside, the rules of the Hou Mansion have always been, so that the decent maids she bought will serve until a certain age, and then she will be let go home, and let her father and mother choose their own matches, in order to accumulate good deeds! Naturally, there are some people who are reluctant to let go and want to serve in this mansion for a long time, and there are old examples.

After listening to Xiaochan, Cui Sleeve sneered: "You are really shrewd, you have inquired about these clearly, it's just that, this matter is not a big deal, when I see that the old lady is in a good mood, I will help you say a sentence or two!" ”

Xiaochan heard Cui Sleeve say this, and she was about to kneel down and kowtow to Cui Sleeve, but Cui Sleeve stopped busy, and saw a skirt corner flashing around the corner, and couldn't help but raise her voice: "Who is where?" ”